What really happened to Newspaper row and the Tribune Building?
As one of New York City’s early skyscrapers, and one of the first high-rise elevator buildings, the New York Tribune Building was a tragically underrated pioneer of its age. Despite its somewhat controversial opening it lived a storied life, though it later fell to the wrecking ball in 1966. This is the story of the lost New York Tribune Building. Chapters: 00:56 – What was NYC’s Newspaper Row? 01:50 – Who founded the New York Tribune? 02:53 – The rise of the New York Tribune 05:18 – Who was Richard Morris Hunt? 06:23 – Constructing the New York Tribune Building 08:12 – What was inside the New York Tribune Building? 09:17 – What criticisms did the New York Tribune Building face? 10:43 – What tenants did the New York Tribune Building house? 11:44 – The Great Fire of the New York Tribune Building 12:26 – The New York Tribune Building becomes a skyscraper 13:30 – Where is the Tribune’s statue of Horace Greely today? 14:06 – The final fate of the New York Tribune Building Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/kultamerica » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch, Editor - Sebastian Riproll Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.
