• brownsugga@lemmy.worldOP
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    11 hours ago

    First one is the Woolworth building, tallest in the world for a brief period. The architecture of NYC is very rich and varied, and neo-gothic was in vogue for a time. The second is 1412

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      11 hours ago

      Thank you, OP, for the genuinely edifying response. I’m a fan of neat trivia like this, and I’ll enjoy the rabbit holes this new info inspires. 🤓🖖🏼