Vintage Woolworth Building Souvenir Print, Circa 1930s/40s. A view of the Woolworth building showing the area in the early 1900s. From 1913 to 1930 the Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world. Designed by architect Cass Gilbert as noted in the text, this piece features a bustling city scene complete with a plane flying above. The piece is rendered on heavy paper and framed in a matte black.