Candler Building (New York City)

The Candler Building stands as a direct monument to the meteoric rise of the Coca-Cola Company. Commissioned by its founder, Asa Griggs Candler, and completed in 1913, this twenty-four-story skyscraper was designed to serve as the company's grand New York headquarters. Its construction signaled a significant shift for the neighborhood, as investors like Candler sought to transform this part of 42nd Street into a hub for business and prestige.