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1950 "A Monumental Undertaking" The Seagram Building is completed in 1958 and hailed as a modern architectural masterpiece. The striking skyscraper will be the headquarters of the Seagram Liquor Company.

1960 "A Source of Inspiration" The Seagram Building's public plaza becomes a popular gathering place, inspiring the City of New York to enact new zoning incentives for developers to create "privately owned public spaces." The Seagram Building and fountain are featured in the classic 1961 film, Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn.

1970 "A New York City Landmark" In 1976 the Seagram Building's owners request designation of its exterior as an official city landmark.

1980 "A Well Deserved Recognition" In 1984 the Seagram Building became a recipient of the American Institute of Architects' prestigious Twenty-Five Year Award.

1990 "The Highest Honor" The interior of the Philip Johnson-designed Four Seasons Restaurant is designated a New York City landmark. In 1999, Herbert Muschamp, architecture critic of the New York Times, hails the Seagram Building as "the Millennium's most important building."

2000 "Forever New" In 2002 The Landmarks Conservancy honored Aby J. Rosen with its Chairman's Award. Aby Rosen is co-owner, along with partner Michael Fuchs, of the Seagram Building, and created the spectacular renovation of the modernist masterpiece.

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