72. Flatiron Building (Fuller Building) (1903) - New York, NY; Daniel Burnham, FAIA (America's Favorite Architecture)

72. Flatiron Building (Fuller Building) (1903) - New York, NY; Daniel Burnham, FAIA

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photo: Carol M. Highsmith

The Flatiron Building is the third of five projects appearing here by Daniel Burnham (architect of the World Columbian Exposition). The Flatiron, clad in limestone and terra-cotta, is one of Burnham’s early steel-framed structures. It was nicknamed the Flatiron because the narrow, triangle-shaped building resembled the irons of the period.

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Comments (6)

Alex Mathews:

I was amazed at the placement (72) on the list of this superb building. Imagine placing Bellagio and the Sears Tower (to name only two) before the Flatiron Building. In a world that can't get enough of Paris Hilton, Brittany Spears and K-Fed, no wonder at the low placement of this landmark structure by one of the top architects of his day. Given this turn, I was surprised not to see the McDonalds arches.

Posted by Alex Mathews | February 9, 2007 12:13 PM

Posted on February 9, 2007 12:13

Ryan Whitacre:

I couldn't agree more Alex. I guess I'll take down my 6'x6' picture of this building I have in my apartment and replace it with a picture of the local McDonalds. I've been to the Belligio, it's ain't all that.

Posted by Ryan Whitacre | February 9, 2007 2:20 PM

Posted on February 9, 2007 14:20

paul:

This building could have been in the top five and I wouldn't have blinked an eye. 72 is ridiculous.

Posted by paul | February 9, 2007 6:57 PM

Posted on February 9, 2007 18:57

jamie:

i demand a recount! this is my favorite building

Posted by jamie | February 10, 2007 3:10 PM

Posted on February 10, 2007 15:10

Tom Orzo:

#72?? C'mon AIA...What's all this then? It's time to start screening these "voters"...The Flatiron is a very special and exceptional building, perfectly situated, offering such exquisite views...just take a look at Edward Steichen's moody photographs, among others. I'm still trying to figure out that "erector-set" pile jammed on top of The Hearst Building up on W.57St.
PS...I'd love to read a comment from "Olive Thomas" on this...O.T. rocks!

Posted by Tom Orzo | March 1, 2007 10:02 PM

Posted on March 1, 2007 22:02

Michael H:

I can't believe it! Did someone get the wrong numbers for the "American Idol" voter hotline? #72 for this amazing piece of architectural beauty, Daniel Burnham was robbed! I recently moved to Arizona from NY and the first picture to adorn my walls is the one captured above. Thankfully, the traffic light was Photoshopped out.

Posted by Michael H | March 14, 2007 9:39 PM

Posted on March 14, 2007 21:39

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