NYC - Fuller Building on 57th Street

• I was in NYC this past Monday as I have been for the past 2 1/2 years or so. I try to make my visits as interesting as possible. I have a friend at work who enjoys Art Deco architecture as much as I do and has made me more aware of it too. So when I head to SK, I have been passing by the Fuller Building which in on 41 East 57th St. and was built during 1928-1929. This past Monday I decided to go in a get a better look. I walked in from the 57th St entrance and immediately saw the mosaic on the floor (see picture left) I didn't know that it was the first steel structure ever built. I took a picture of the floor mosaic and right away I was yelled at by a security guard and told that I am not allowed to take pictures (fucking terrorists). The rest of the inside had the most incredible ornate metal doors on the elevators along with very ornate edging on the ceilings. I wanted to take so many pictures but I guess those days of taking pictures in Manhattan are over. the great thing about NYC is that almost every street has interesting buildings on it. Whether it's a fancy entranceway, gargoyles on the sides, or wrought iron metalwork they are all fantastic if you take the time to look. This little excerpt below is from an article I found on the web.
  
  Completed for the Fuller Construction Co., the leading construction firm of the early 20th Century. The Fuller Company previously occupied the Flatiron Building.
  
  
• The lobby has mosaic floors with ornamental and decorative themes similar to the building logo medallion.
• The lower 12 floors of the building were designed especially for art galleries with their high ceilings.
• The top of the tower is built in high Art Deco style with zigzags, stars, and sun-like patterns.