Join this channel for exclusive videos: null Chapters: 00:39 - Why they named it the “Flatiron.” 01:49 - What was before the Flatiron building? 03:23 - The Chaotic land grabs in the Flatiron districts 4:06 - How George A Fuller transformed architecture 06:27 - Construction of the FlatIron building 08:46 - Why New York’s believed the Flatiron building caused wind turbulence 09:43 - The downfall of the Flatiron building 10:54 - Renovations to the Flatiron building 11:48 - Why the Flatiron Building is Empty 14:02 - The Future of the Flatiron Building IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/itshistoryONAIR/ https://www.instagram.com/ryansocash/ » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Neve Brown Editor - Karolina Szwata, Host - Ryan Socash » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.