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The Manufacturers Trust Company Building is a commercial building in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Opened in 1954, it was the first bank building in the United States to be built in the International Style. It was commissioned by the Manufacturers Trust Company and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The façade is made largely of glass panes and aluminum mullions, while the first story includes a bank vault door visible from the street. After its opening, it became one of Manufacturers Trust's busiest branches and a tourist attraction. Manufacturers Trust's successor, Chase Bank, sold the building in 2000 but remained there until 2010. SOM renovated the building in 2012, converting it into a commercial structure, and Reuben Brothers acquired the property in 2023. The building was praised for its exterior design, ceilings, and visible vault door. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated the exterior and interior as official landmarks. (Full article...)
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