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If Katherine Hepburn Was a Building.
In 1979, when asked in a “60 Minutes” interview with Morley Safer what it was like to be a legend, Katherine Hepburn replied that it was like being some grand old building you pass and look up to. And if she had to compare herself to a building, which one would it be? Hepburn responded without hesitation: “The Flatiron Building.” It’s one of the most striking buildings of any era, any city. The Flatiron was the world's tallest building when it was constructed in 1902, and some New Yorkers worried that it would topple over at the notoriously windy corner. Designed by architect Daniel Burnham, the building derives its unique shape from the narrow sliver of land it occupies between Fifth Avenue and Broadway. A critic once compared it to a stingy piece of pie. Although the Flatiron has long lost its status as New York’s highest building, it continues to attract unparalleled attention. Considered to be the most photographed architectural structure in New York City, the Flatiron was recently featured in the motion pictures “Spiderman” and “Spiderman 2” as the office of the Daily Bugle newspaper.
	Flatiron Building Replica. Observers such as the photographer Alfred Stieglitz compared it to the "bow of a monster ocean-liner," sailing up Broadway. The 7-inch scaled model, cast in bonded marble, is hand-painted to faithfully depict the geometric fagade of stone and terra-cotta. Price: $29. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships in 24 hours. Quantity:
	Flatiron Monument. Even the buildings have style in New York City. This stunning design captures the building's striking resemblance to an old traditional iron to press clothing. 5-inches in height, the meticulously-detailed piece is cast in over one pound of solid, hand-polished aluminum. Price: $36. E-mail this Gift Idea to a Friend Availability: Ships in 24 hours. Quantity:
Empire State Building. Billed as the Eighth Wonder of the World at its opening, the Empire State Building immediately captured the imagination of lovers, movie directors, even Heads of State, and continues to attract over two million visitors a year. The 20-inch scaled replica of the Empire State Building is faithfully depicts the majesty of the most famous skyscraper in the world. CLICK HERE for more information.