New York's Weirdest Building - LOST FOREVER - IT'S HISTORY

Download Hunting Clash for FREE here https://huntingclash.onelink.me/LNzZ/ITSHISTORY and use my code HUNTWITHITSHISTORY to get $15 worth of gifts for new players only A building with a very rocky history, 2 Columbus Circle was the core of significant controversy in New York City almost 15 years ago. From its privileged beginnings, its changes in ownership, and the furious debate that raged for thirty years, this relatively recent addition to Manhattan’s list of remarkable buildings had no trouble making up for its lost time. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. Chapters 02:01 - George Huntington Hartford II 04:29 - Hartford’s Plans for a Museum 06:22 - Edward Stone’s Design 07:02 - Lawsuit from the Museum of Modern Art 07:29 - Difficulties in Construction 08:07 - The Lollipop Building 09:07 - Positive Reception 09:55 - The Fate of Hartford’s Museum 10:48 - A Postmodern Landmark? 11:42 - The Renovation Debate 12:47 - The Museum of Arts and Design This video is sponsored by Hunting Clash https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NN2rktA4yMZ4vmNaA3KpsS5KXLj3xVN » Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@ITSHISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Gregory Back Editor - Rishi Mittal Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.