Woolworth Building Lobby Tour

Come see the Woolworth Building’s magnificent lobby designed by the renowned architect Cass Gilbert. The grand entrance to what was the tallest building in the world for 17 years, and dubbed “the Cathedral of Commerce” is a landmarked interior space unrivaled by any other on the North American continent for its scale, craftsmanship, beauty and sense of humor. This world-famous space was granted New York City Landmark status in 1983 but has been long closed to the public.This 30 minute tour includes all areas of the main lobby, and provides a brief discussion of some of the more important elements of the building including the unique terracotta exterior, and the interior details such as the corbels with likenesses of the building’s owner, Frank W. Woolworth and Cass Gilbert, the architect, among others. There will be time for you to ask questions and photographs are allowed but no flash or videos are permitted.