Stepping into 120 Broadway always feels like walking into the set of ‘The Untouchables’ movie, this downtown NYC lobby is pure vintage glamour!
Insteresting history and facts:
Known as the Equitable Building: Completed in 1915, it was the headquarters for the Equitable Life Assurance Society.
Architectural Pioneer: Designed by Ernest R. Graham, it was one of the first skyscrapers to utilize steel frame construction.
Tallest Building in the World: Upon completion, it was the largest office building in the world by floor area, with 1.2 million square feet.
Zoning Law Catalyst: Its sheer bulk and lack of setbacks led to the 1916 Zoning Resolution, the first citywide zoning code in the United States, mandating setbacks for tall buildings to allow light and air to reach the streets below.
(All pictures by Richard Plehn. Some of the information has been taken from Wikipedia)
