The Flatiron Building Was Built On A Triangular Piece Of Land
This was what the Flatiron Building looked like back in 1903! As you can see, actual street sweepers and horse-drawn carriages were the norm back then. It was constructed as an office space for a Chicago contracting firm and it had been up for a year at the moment of capture. It received the name for its unique shape, though that was the area’s moniker even before the building was there.
Its Oddly Shaped Offices Are The Most Coveted In The Building
These days, the building is surrounded by the taller skyscrapers of lower Manhattan. The 22-story building might be dwarfed by its neighbors, though it continues to be used for office space. It has some awkwardly-constructed offices but these are actually the most coveted parts of the building thanks to their impressive views of Manhattan! Interestingly, the gendered bathrooms are also alternating – men’s restrooms are located on even floors and the women’s can be found on odd floors.