Episode 4 of 4

Building Completion

Name: Building Completion
Start: 1899-07-20
Location: Park Row

When: July 20, 1899
Where: Park Row
Part of: Park Row Building completed as world's tallest building

The Park Row Building was completed on July 20, 1899, after two years and nine months of construction.

The 31-story building was completed on July 20, 1899. At 391 feet, it became the city's tallest building, overtaking the previous record holder. Approximately 4,000 people worked there under the employ of 1,000 companies at completion.

Sources

Park Row Building Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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