
Opened in 1929, the Reynolds Building was designed by Shreve & Lamb, who would go on to design the Empire State Building in a very similar style.

Note the tobacco-leaf ornamentation in the metalwork.





Opened in 1929, the Reynolds Building was designed by Shreve & Lamb, who would go on to design the Empire State Building in a very similar style.

Note the tobacco-leaf ornamentation in the metalwork.




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