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... that in 1940, 40 Wall Street(pictured) was worth less than its elevators had cost? Source: NY Times 1956
ALT1:... that 40 Wall Street(pictured)'s leasehold has been owned by presidents of the Philippines and the U.S.? Source: The Real Deal 2017
ALT2:... that 40 Wall Street(pictured) competed with the Chrysler Building for the title of world's tallest building, and ultimately lost the title one month later? Source: Tauranac, John (2014). The Empire State Building: The Making of a Landmark. New York: Scribner. p. 131.