Officially named the Fuller Building (for the company that had commissioned it), the structure was instantly renamed by the public for its striking resemblance to a traditional flat iron.

Now, The Flat Iron Hotel in Asheville ranks among the world’s best new places to stay. It was one of 100 properties across ...

a structural iron worker, as he goes through his workday constructing a skyscraper. It highlights the importance of various skilled workers, including welders and inspectors, in building the ...