Consolidated Edison Building

This landmark building, constructed as a 19-story tower from 1911-1914 and enlarged to 26 stories in 1929, is still visible from some distance away. Its greatest claim to fame is its clock tower, with a loggia above the clock and just below the roof that is beautifully illuminated at night, often in blue but sometimes in another color or changing colors. You can recognize it because the lights are partially blocked by four pillars on each side. This remains the headquarters of ConEdison, so the interior is not a tourist attraction but you can walk around the exterior, and the upper reaches of the tower are very easily viewable by looking east from Union Square Park.

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Address

4 Irving Place

Getting there

Corner of East 14th St