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Neo-Gothic style, also known as Gothic Revival, derives from the Middle Ages, and brings to mind the Palace of Westminster and Notre Dame Cathedral. Features include flying buttresses, spires and cathedral-style carvings. Its main period of use in skyscrapers was from the early twentieth century to around 1930. Neo-Gothic architecture, taken as it is from Gothic churches, evokes a kind of permanence and solemnity.
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The Chicago Tribune Tower in Chicago was the result of a contest by that newspaper, and architects John Mead Howells and John Hood were the winners. The building was finished in 1925 and has 34 stories. The front doors are shown here lit at night. Historic pieces from around the world are embedded in the exterior walls. |
The Woolworth Building in New York City is 792 feet tall and was designed by Cass Gilbert. Built between 1910 and 1913, upon completion it was the world's tallest building until 1930. The choice of Gothic style is attributed to company president Frank Woolworth, based on his European travels. It is 60 stories. |
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