Bradford Gilbert

Bradford Lee Gilbert (March 24, 1853 – September 1, 1911) was a nationally active American architect based in New York City. He is known for designing the Tower Building in 1889, the first steel-framed building anywhere and the first skyscraper in New York City. This technique was soon copied across the United States. He also designed Atlanta's Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895, the Flatiron Building in Atlanta, and many railroad stations.

Bradford Lee Gilbert
Born(1853-03-24)March 24, 1853
DiedSeptember 1, 1911(1911-09-01) (aged 58)
OccupationArchitect
Spouse(s)Cora Rathbone
Maria Fahy McAuley
AwardsWorld's Columbian Exhibition – Gold Medal
Cotton States and International Exposition – Gold Medal
PracticeBradford L. Gilbert
1 Broadway, 50 Broadway
New York City, New York
BuildingsCentral Station Chicago
Flatiron Building (Atlanta)
Tower Building (New York City)
ProjectsAlbemarle Park
Cotton States and International Exposition
Design1st steel-frame construction
1st skyscraper in New York City
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