Way back in the early 1900s, the F.W. Woolworth company solidified itself as a pioneer of retailing, setting the precedent for what we know as retail stores today. During the company’s expansion, founder Frank Winfield Woolworth had had one of New York City's earliest skyscrapers built to serve as the company’s headquarters. He intended for it to be what he called, "an ornament to the city."

The Woolworth Building was the tallest in the world between 1913 and 1930 and remains one of the 100 tallest buildings in the United States. Architect Case Gilbert was tasked with designing the building, which was originally slated to be 420 feet high. After reviewing the initial plans, Woolworth famously asked, “How high can you make the tower?” The result was a sky-high 792-foot structure.

Currently, the inside of the building serves as a collection of luxury condo units topped by an exquisite eight-story penthouse. This long-standing product of American entrepreneurship retained its prestige with the help of a massive redevelopment.

The historic TriBeCa landmark remains a prominent part of the New York City Skyline. It still stands as one of the 30 tallest buildings in the city.