MetLife Building Archival Photo – Fine Grain Panchromatic Series

A Modern Icon Above Park Avenue

Opened in 1963, the MetLife Building (originally the Pan Am Building) rose as a bold symbol of mid-century modernism in the heart of Manhattan. Towering above Park Avenue and Grand Central Terminal, its massive presence redefined the Midtown skyline and became one of the busiest commercial hubs in New York City.

This archival black and white photograph, recreated in the fine grain panchromatic style, balances crisp detail with tonal depth, reflecting the modernist geometry of the building’s design. Printed on museum-grade matte archival paper, the piece offers both collectors and admirers of New York architecture a timeless portrait of a skyscraper that shaped the city’s identity.

Bring home a piece of mid-century New York power and progress.