1271 Avenue of the Americas

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1271-avenue-of-the-americas

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was 1271 Avenue of the Americas built?Completed in 1960
2. How tall is 1271 Avenue of the Americas?48 stories
3. What is the architectural firm?Harrison, Abramovitz, and Harris
4. What is the original tenant?Time Inc
5. Why was the building built?Time Inc. needed a new headquarters in the 1950s, so the owners of Rockefeller Center decided to build a new skyscraper for them.
6. Where is the building located?It is on Sixth Avenue, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, right next to the Rockefeller Center.

Modernist Architecture: A style of architecture emphasizing function, clean lines, and a rejection of historical ornamentation.
Rockefeller Center: A vast complex of buildings in Midtown Manhattan, renowned for its Art Deco architecture and cultural significance.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns, considering infrastructure, housing, and public spaces.
Landmark Preservation: The act of protecting buildings, sites, or objects of historical, architectural, or cultural significance from demolition or alteration.