The iconic spire of the New York City landmark was originally intended for something far more futuristic.
For a brief moment, the Singer Tower stood above every other building in New York City. Its elegant design and record-breaking height made it one of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the world. Yet ...
(CNN) — On October 12, 1977, banking giant Citicorp opened the tallest new skyscraper in New York City since the early 1930s. From afar, the 915-foot tower’s distinctive sloped roof cut through the ...