The Park Row (Syndicate) Building

Designed by Architect Robert Henderson Robertson the Park Row building was completed in 1899. It was one of the first structures to be called a skyscraper. At 391 ft (119.2m) tall, it was the tallest office building in the world from 1899 until 1908, until the Singer building was completed.

Syndicate [Park Row] Building in course of construction, as seen from Broadway, New York. 1898.

Park Row Building completed, View from Broadway, New York City 1902. by A. Loeffler.

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