Bisbee Building
The Bisbee Building was built in 1909 in downtown Jacksonville, FL. It is ten stories tall and, along with two adjacent buildings, comprises the Laura Street Trio. Abandoned for decades, a 90-million-dollar renovation was proposed for all three structures, but, as of May 10, 2024, the plan had not yet been approved. The first photo is dated ca. 1910.
Chrysler Building
The 77-story Chrysler Building opened in New York in 1930. At that time it was the world’s tallest building, but that title was lost four months later when the Empire State Building opened. The first photo is dated 1929
Flatiron Building
Also in New York City is the 22-story Flatiron Building. which opened in 1902. It was originally an office building but, as of 2019, it was totally vacant. In 2023, a three-year process was begun to convert the building to 40 condos. Interestingly, the Flatiron is only six feet wide at its narrowest point. The first photo is undated.
Los Angeles City Hall
The 32-story Los Angeles City Hall opened in 1928. It has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, most notably as the Daily Planet Building in The Adventures of Superman. The first photo is dated 1928.
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