Woolworth Building

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Woolworth Building built?1913
2. How tall is Woolworth Building?792 feet (241 meters)
3. What is the location?233 Broadway, Lower Manhattan, New York City, USA
4. What is the builder?Cass Gilbert (architect)
5. Why was it called a "cathedral of commerce"?The architect, Cass Gilbert, used Gothic cathedral ideas to make the building look grand and show how successful Woolworth’s stores were.
6. How many floors does the Woolworth Building have?The building has 60 floors in total, with a 30‑story base and a 30‑story tower.

Gothic Architecture: A style of architecture characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
Adaptive Reuse: The process of repurposing an old building for a new use.
Pioneering Skyscraper: An early, groundbreaking tall building that pushed the limits of construction and design.