American Standard Building

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American Standard Building

Monument to the radiator

40 West 40th Street
(at Bryant Park)
New York, NY 10018

Built in 1924 for the American Radiator Company, this building was the first major design in New York by Rockefeller Center architect, Raymond Hood. Its stepped-back pyramidal roof was one of the first of its kind, and the stark black brickwork helps it stand out as a familiar landmark of the New York skyline. At 21 stories, the tower is topped by gold terra-cotta trim. When originally lit in honor of the heating company, the stories were supposed to resemble fired coals.

Review © 2009, Wcities

American Standard Building photo by jamespcullen

American Standard Building Photo: jamespcullen

American Standard Building photo by Anthony Cortese

American Standard Building Photo: Anthony Cortese

American Standard Building photo by Dennis Church

American Standard Building Photo: Dennis Church

American Standard Building photo by Marielle Plomp

American Standard Building Photo: Marielle Plomp

American Standard Building photo by Stephanie J. Zussman

American Standard Building Photo: Stephanie J. Zussman

American Standard Building photo by Jesse Anderton

American Standard Building Photo: Jesse Anderton