Architecture of the United States New York City's Woolworth Building designed by architect Cass Gilbert, 1913. Raising previous technological advances to new heights, 793 ft (233 m), it was the world's tallest building until 1930. Frank Woolworth was fond of gothic cathedrals. Cass Gilbert constructed the office building as a cathedral of commerce and incorporated many Gothic revival decorative elements. The main entrance and lobby contain numerous allegories of thrift, including an acorn growing into an oak tree and a man losing his shirt. The popularity of the new Woolworth Building inspired many Gothic revival imitations among skyscrapers and remained a popular design theme until
Campus of the University of Montana May 13, 2010, to celebrate the facility's new home at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. The building's structure is based around a 12-sided rotund style design, with each side representing one of the 12 tribes in Montana. The Payne Family Native American Center is the most recent facility to be built at the University and occupies the last of its usable building space around the oval. "(The University of Montana Historic District Contributing Property)" Originally "(Men's Gymnasium)" Helena architect George Carsley and New York architect Cass Gilbert designed the campus master plan implemented between 1918 and 1927. Although