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
Cass Michaels Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Carl Scheib. He went hitless in two games and seven at bats. He shortened his name to Cass Kwiet for the season. After a slow start, he was demoted to the Southern Association's Little Rock Travelers for more seasoning. In 27 major league games, mostly played at shortstop, he batted .176 with five runs batted in. His third big league season brought with it a third name, as he entered spring training as Cass Michaels, the name he would retain for the rest of his major league career. With Skeeter Webb having been dealt to the Detroit