Our acclaimed Untapped Cities behind-the-scenes tour of New York City’s Woolworth Building is returning for the fall on September 16th, and tickets are nearly sold out! The tour features an hour-long walkthrough of the historic skyscraper’s gorgeous lobby as well as its expansive basement, areas normally closed off to the public.
The Woolworth Building, built in 1911, is one of those few New York City icons of the past century that has stood the test of time. While so many early 20th century buildings are currently dwarfed by the city’s modern skyscrapers, the Woolworth remains one of the 20 tallest buildings in the city. Once called the ‘Cathedral of Commerce,‘ the building’s unique Gothic-inspired architecture is a sight to behold, both inside and out. This Untapped Cities exclusive tour, exploring areas of the building not on any other public tour, will take visitors deep within the skyscraper’s foundations.
The tour will be led by Lisa Renz, a preservationist working directly on the Woolworth Building and Roy Suskin of The Witkoff Group who manages the building. In addition to a guided visit through the spectacular lobby, we will also visit the cellar level where the bank vault is located and where the former entrances to the subway are:
