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RafflesCity January 24th, 2004, 11:30 AM 205m/673ft
53 floors
completed in 1930
designed by J.E.R Carpenter
was completed in 1930 as a neo-Gothic tower at the south end of Vanderbilt Avenue, near Grand Central Terminal.
At the time of the completion of this east-west-aligned slab, the developers claimed that never before had an office building benefited from "so much fresh air, or so much bright light."
Above a cream-coloured, Renaissance-influenced base and setbacks, the most notable feature of the 53-storey, 205.5 m tall brown stone exterior are the pointed, Gothic-style windows near the top.
The lobby has light brown-toned marble decor and an intricate coffered ceiling complete with chandeliers. The lobby also contains Daniel Chester French's bronze model for the statue in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., obtained in 1954.
A $30 million renovation updates the building systems, like replacement of the 4,000 windows with new double-pane glasses, as well as combined smaller office spaces into larger units and new library and conference center. The updated elevators are installed with TV screens for information.
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/AtlanticaC5/lincoln.jpg
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/AtlanticaC5/lincoln3.jpg
http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v156/AtlanticaC5/lincoln2.jpg
http://www.greatgridlock.net/NYC_Images/805.jpg
http://www.wirednewyork.com/real_estate/300madison/images/300madison_lincoln_building_8june02.jpg
In the skyline
http://www.wirednewyork.com/landmarks/lincoln_building/images/lincoln_building_metlife_empire_23march02.jpg
Wu-Gambino January 24th, 2004, 04:23 PM 8/10
Old and classic, but not one of the greatest.
Imperfect Ending January 26th, 2004, 04:58 AM 5
Eeeewwww
airsickpenthousedweller January 26th, 2004, 07:46 PM Not to be demolished & looks like a great place to work in.
7.5/10
james2390 January 27th, 2004, 05:01 AM I like it, 8.5/10
RafflesCity January 30th, 2004, 02:40 PM 8/10
Despite its age it still looks elegant due to its slenderness and I love the details on its facade.
AtlanticaC5 January 31st, 2004, 02:54 PM 8/10 I like this one, classic and impressive. Almost like the 1930s MetLife Building, but much nicer :D
DamienK February 4th, 2004, 03:23 PM 7/10. Interesting facade, especially at the top.
luis February 13th, 2004, 04:33 AM very classic 7.5/10
renell February 27th, 2004, 05:16 PM 6/10 simply uninteresting.
The Messiah March 5th, 2004, 11:05 AM It just looks so small behind the Metlife tower ;) It looks like a true classic,very nice. 7.5/10
Fabio March 12th, 2004, 12:08 AM 8.5/10
it looks great.
Necker March 15th, 2004, 02:47 PM 7
TYW March 19th, 2004, 06:05 AM 6.5/10 i don't like the top and bottom
New Jack City April 30th, 2004, 01:51 AM 7/10...An old classic one, but pretty average when you compare it to the rest of the classics in the city.
Jase Calvin May 14th, 2004, 04:58 AM It's okay. There are a lot of better vintage buildings in NYC. 5/10
SeeMacau May 17th, 2004, 03:56 AM Classic .. but i don't really like it
5/10
mhe-ann May 22nd, 2004, 04:34 AM classic. 7/10
skyperu34 June 5th, 2004, 05:03 AM beautiful classic building!!!..........8
SteelCity32 July 2nd, 2004, 08:04 PM ugly in color...5/10
Winus August 12th, 2004, 04:48 PM Cool 7.5
jimm August 15th, 2004, 06:51 AM 7/10
empersouf October 21st, 2004, 12:29 PM Nice top, 7.5
Sitol447 October 23rd, 2004, 11:49 AM 9/10 - Nice classic
Monkey November 14th, 2004, 03:43 AM I love the classic old look of this one, even though it lacks a spire.
8/10
Trances February 3rd, 2005, 11:59 AM classic new york
MattSal April 1st, 2005, 12:25 AM Good for its design, but somewhat ugly overall. I give it a 7/10. :dunno:
Medo April 1st, 2005, 05:54 AM I don't like the colour, it looks soooooo old!!!! 5/10
Latoso June 3rd, 2005, 08:25 AM 6/10
Reflex June 3rd, 2005, 11:02 PM 7.5/10.
FJP June 7th, 2005, 09:31 PM Sorry but :no:
I give it 5/10 only for its age
Fern June 7th, 2005, 11:12 PM It looks like the colour has faded!! 6/10
Reflex June 7th, 2005, 11:22 PM It looks like the colour has faded!! 6/10
Afinal não sou o unico...:D
Ellatur June 7th, 2005, 11:23 PM 6.5/10
Jules June 8th, 2005, 02:12 AM 8.
Henk July 28th, 2005, 04:44 PM Nice one. 8/10.
CborG July 30th, 2005, 12:00 PM 7/10, a classic but it isn't very pretty
El_Greco August 2nd, 2005, 02:35 AM 8.5/10
SoboleuS August 10th, 2005, 12:10 PM It's a nice classic, but looks dirty ;) 8/10
clarky August 11th, 2005, 06:57 PM Old classic skyscraper 9/10
Smileyface August 13th, 2005, 11:33 AM 8.5/10
1984 D.F. September 5th, 2005, 06:37 AM 9/10
jesarm September 14th, 2005, 02:52 AM i don´t like this kind of skyscraper 5/10
www.sercan.de November 4th, 2005, 08:14 PM 6/10
Blue_Sky November 4th, 2005, 08:53 PM 7/10
Mosaic November 5th, 2005, 05:50 PM 4/10. it's too old.
Sinjin P. November 24th, 2005, 11:58 AM interesting. 7/10
Liwwadden December 2nd, 2005, 12:43 PM a really nice old 'thirthies' tower you will probably only find in NY, very nice.. 8.5! :)
DRAKKO December 3rd, 2005, 10:24 AM 6.5/10
forvine December 6th, 2005, 04:31 AM 7/10
Principes December 6th, 2005, 04:32 AM 7/10
MCC December 23rd, 2005, 05:16 PM 7/10 This building would be more noticeable in another city.
Accura4Matalan December 24th, 2005, 09:02 PM 7/10
Effer December 26th, 2005, 08:21 PM 5/10.
Scruffy88 January 2nd, 2006, 10:22 PM 7/10 I was a fan of this building until i saw the closeup pics. It looks like it has been tinkered with for years, opening windows where the arches were and closing off others. Its a frankenstein building now. the horror.
marpa April 26th, 2006, 12:07 AM 5,5/10
dennis7091 April 29th, 2006, 06:52 PM 7.5/10
NEWWORLD April 29th, 2006, 08:01 PM 9/10
bubach_hlubach April 29th, 2006, 10:01 PM 8/10 only because it is almost ancient :D
:cheers:
tonycro April 30th, 2006, 10:00 AM 6/10 ;)
dżimi pejdż May 2nd, 2006, 09:32 AM 5/10
Skyman May 6th, 2006, 06:27 PM 7/10
anakin June 5th, 2006, 08:23 AM 7/10
1984 D.F. June 8th, 2006, 01:28 AM a classic... 8/10
ZZ-II June 15th, 2006, 07:42 PM it's ok
gutooo July 17th, 2006, 01:44 AM 8/10
JAB323 July 25th, 2006, 09:10 PM 5, soso
B@dGuYoM July 28th, 2006, 06:24 PM 7/10
Dreamlıneя August 1st, 2006, 05:42 AM 2/10. It looks very very very old
skipperBill August 13th, 2006, 11:12 PM 6/10.
Very Controversial October 30th, 2006, 05:52 AM 8/10, classy, but it seems like it's good looks will be outdated soon.
BlocQuebec November 3rd, 2006, 10:08 PM 7/10.
FloridaFuture November 4th, 2006, 03:20 AM 7/10
classic style
_zner_ November 7th, 2006, 12:12 PM 7. ok.
Chinky Orz November 16th, 2006, 11:55 PM 3.5/10 Fugly
ROYU November 18th, 2006, 02:41 AM Looks good and is very well preserve. 8.0
Astralis May 12th, 2008, 01:26 PM 4/10
Fundador May 12th, 2008, 01:31 PM 8/10:)
tonyssa May 3rd, 2009, 08:06 PM 6/10
henry hill May 27th, 2009, 09:30 PM 8/10
HK999 August 16th, 2009, 08:42 PM 7/10.
Jan Del Castillo August 17th, 2009, 05:09 AM 8. Good building. Regards.
xavarreiro September 23rd, 2009, 10:51 PM 8/10
dochan September 24th, 2009, 11:32 AM 8.5/10
wise_zech October 3rd, 2009, 06:38 AM 8/10
romanito August 10th, 2010, 05:23 PM 10/10!
:applause:
sieradzanin1 March 23rd, 2011, 05:17 PM 8/10
Eric Offereins April 4th, 2011, 11:21 PM 8/10
Old and classic, but not one of the greatest.
I agree. 7/10 :)
OldBoy137 April 6th, 2011, 10:31 PM 8/10
Squiggles May 17th, 2011, 05:45 AM 9/10
Classy, old and graceful. I love it.
sweet-d May 17th, 2011, 07:17 AM 8/10
dnh310 May 20th, 2011, 12:48 AM 8,5/10
yudibali2008 August 20th, 2011, 02:34 AM 8/10
Heidjer August 23rd, 2011, 07:35 PM Quite a gem, unique style
7/10
Dakaro January 6th, 2012, 05:29 PM 6/10
mossimoh January 16th, 2012, 09:00 PM 8/10
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