The facade was made of red brick, light-colored stone, and terracotta. Some of terracotta was used for both the facade and the interior partitions. About five million bricks were used in the entire project, including one million in the tower section. About of North River bluestone was also used, as was of limestone, mainly above the 33rd floor. The contractors for these materials included John B. Rose Company for the brick; Martin P. Lodge for the bluestone; J.J. Spurr & Sons for the limestone; and New Jersey Terra Cotta for the terracotta.