The Flatiron Building

the flatiron building, originally uploaded by jamesburden.

Here's another shot from my 2001 trip to the US. This is the iconic Flatiron building - one of the first skyscrapers to be built. When it was completed in 1902, it was the tallest building in New York City at 285 feet. The tallest skyscraper today is the Burj Dubai and that stands at 2684 feet - nearly ten times the height.