Manhattan can be defined as a city of sharp contrasts, particularly when it comes to architecture.  Yesterday’s wonderment stands small against the skyward towers of today.   There is no greater contrast than the one between 100 Barclay Street and One World Trade Center at the intersection of Vesey Strèet and West Street in downtown Manhattan.  100 Barclay Street, a triumphant skyscraper of the early twentieth century is diminutive against One World ...

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