Millennium Point (New York City)
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Millennium Point is a 137-meter, 38-story skyscraper located 25-39 Battery Place in Battery Park City in lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York...

 in New York City
New York City
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. It was constructed from 1999 to 2001 and opened in February 2002. It was the silver winner of the 2001 Emporis Skyscraper Award
Emporis Skyscraper Award
The Emporis Skyscraper Award is an award for architectural excellence regarding the design of buildings and their functionality.The award is presented annually by Emporis to the building representing the "Best new skyscraper for design and functionality". To qualify, nominated buildings must have...

. The tower has 113 luxury condominiums and 298-room The Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton
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 New York, Battery Park. New York's Skyscraper Museum
Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum, located in New York City in the United States, has been the only museum of its kind in the world since opening on May 1, 1997...

occupies a small space on the first floor of the building. A restaurant, which does not have a name, is located on the 14th floor.
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