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Describe the Woolworth Building. Why is it notable?

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The Woolworth Building is a neo‑Gothic skyscraper in lower Manhattan, designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1913. Rising about 792 feet with roughly 57 stories and a richly ornamented terracotta façade and cathedral‑like lobby, it was financed by retailer Frank W. Woolworth and nicknamed the “Cathedral of Commerce.” It is notable because it was the tallest building in the world when finished, is an early and influential example of steel‑frame skyscraper construction, and is celebrated for its lavish Gothic detailing and historical importance as a landmark of New York City.