The tub is classical in its foundation, it exudes a quintessentially cool New York style. With a sturdy body of geometric curves and linear details, the embodies the essence of a building so unique, that the surrounding neighborhood was named for it. In an effort to attract businesses to this formerly residential neighborhood, its designers incorporated elements of French and Italian Renaissance architecture, including lion heads, Greek faces, and fleur de leis, which adorn the terra cotta exterior. Though built in 1902, this highly photographed landmark continues to be praised for the ingenuity of the engineering involved.