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[[Image:Civic Citadel (GTA4) (exterior).jpg|thumb|180px|The Woodworld Building/Civic Citadel in GTA IV, as viewed to the south.]] | [[Image:Civic Citadel (GTA4) (exterior).jpg|thumb|180px|The Woodworld Building/Civic Citadel in GTA IV, as viewed to the south.]] | ||
The '''Woodworld Building''' is a skyscraper appearing in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], located in [[City Hall (Liberty City)|City Hall]], [[Algonquin]]. The building is clearly based off [[wp:Woolworth Building|Woolworth Building]] in New York City. | The '''Woodworld Building''', also known as the '''[[Civic Citadel]]''', is a skyscraper appearing in [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], located in [[City Hall (Liberty City)|City Hall]], [[Algonquin]]. The building is clearly based off [[wp:Woolworth Building|Woolworth Building]] in New York City. | ||
The "Woodworld Building" is derived from the static neon signage of the buildings' main entrances. | The "Woodworld Building" is derived from the static neon signage of the buildings' main entrances, although the poor quality of the texture illustrating the sign could lead to other possible names. The building is also referred to as the "Civic Citadel" by the game's hard copy map. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
Bordered by Diamond Street, Calcium Street, Union Drive West and Liberty Lane, the Woodworld Building is a large skyscraper presumably built during the early 20th century, distinguishable by its ornate [[wp:Gothic Revival architecture|neo-Gothic style]] facade, use of [[wp:mansard roof|mansard roof]]s and a elaborate crown. The building is a major feature of the Lower Algonquin skyline, appearing very much visible from the mouth of the [[West River]], [[Suffolk]], and [[Star Junction]]. | Bordered by Diamond Street, Calcium Street, Union Drive West and Liberty Lane, the Woodworld Building is a large skyscraper presumably built during the early 20th century, distinguishable by its ornate [[wp:Gothic Revival architecture|neo-Gothic style]] facade, use of [[wp:mansard roof|mansard roof]]s and a elaborate crown. The building is a major feature of the Lower Algonquin skyline, appearing very much visible from the mouth of the [[West River]], [[Suffolk]], and [[Star Junction]]. | ||
The existence of retail businesses implies the building is primarily intended for commercial use, although its proximity with other municipal buildings in the district may suggest city governmental departments may be operating within the building. | The existence of retail businesses implies the building is primarily intended for commercial use, although its proximity with other municipal buildings in the district may suggest city governmental departments may be operating within the building ([[Kiki]] works as a public defender in the "Civic Citadel", although it could be implied she actually works at the [[Civic Citadel|city hall building]]). | ||
Additionally, there are jump ramps at the northern and southern sides of the building. Players can execute a stunt jump using these ramps. | Additionally, there are jump ramps at the northern and southern sides of the building. Players can execute a stunt jump using these ramps. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Civic Citadel]] | * [[Civic Citadel]] | ||
[[Category:Structures]] | [[Category:Structures]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in GTA IV]] | [[Category:Locations in GTA IV]] | ||
[[Category:Algonquin]] | [[Category:Algonquin]] | ||