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Historical significance of the Heckscher Building
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The Heckscher Building played a significant role in the development of Midtown Manhattan, being one of the first tall commercial buildings in the area.
- Originally intended for stores, showrooms, and offices
- Anticipated the redevelopment of the area in the 1920s
- Renamed the Crown Building in 1983, with architectural features gilded in gold and facades illuminated
- Converted to a hotel and residences in 2022, remaining a notable landmark at its intersection
Timothy Frye
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Originally intended for stores, Showrooms and offices, 735th Avenue was one of the first tall commercial buildings in this section of Midtown, anticipating the redevelopment of the area in the 19 twenties.
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In the in 1980 3 was renamed the crown building, and at that time, many of the architectural features were gilded gold, and the facades illuminated through an architectural lighting program.
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It was converted to a hotel and residences in 2022 and it remains a notable landmark dominating this intersection.
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