Field Route
Madison Square prow view
20-30 min
Morning or late afternoon
The Route
Stand near Madison Square and watch how the Flatiron works as urban theater. The building is less a flat facade than a directional object, pulling Broadway and Fifth Avenue into one compressed point.
Route Plan
01
Start from Madison Square Park.
02
Frame the north prow first.
03
Walk west and east to compare how quickly the wedge changes.