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Chronicling America is a searchable digital collection of historic newspaper pages through 1963 sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
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Also, see the Directory of U.S. Newspapers in American Libraries, a searchable index to newspapers published in the United States since 1690, which helps researchers identify what titles exist for a specific place and time, and how to access them.
"From the Front and a Little to One Side." July 20, 1902. The Washington Times (Washington, DC), Image 29. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Though its 307 feet stature pales in comparison to modern skyscrapers, the Flatiron building becomes one of the tallest in New York City after its 1902 construction. Described as "the sharpest thing ever perpetrated," the Flatiron building collects hordes of spectators for its unique, triangular design and Beaux-Arts style. Read more about it!
The information in this guide focuses on primary source materials found in the digitized historic newspapers from the digital collection Chronicling America.
The timeline below highlights important dates related to this topic and a section of this guide provides some suggested search strategies for further research in the collection.
| 1900 | George A. Fuller, inventor of the "modern skyscraper" and contractor for the building dies suddenly and the official name of the building becomes the Fuller Building. |
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| 1902 | The Beaux-Arts style Flatiron Building is completed by Chicago's famed architect Daniel Hudson Burnham. |
| 1902 | Once erected the Flatiron is one of the tallest buildings in New York City |
