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[[File:CivicCitadel-GTAIV-exterior.jpg|thumb|180px|The Woodworld Building/Civic Citadel in GTA IV, as viewed to the south.]]
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, Algonquin|City Hall]], [[Algonquin]]. The building is clearly based off [[wp:Woolworth Building|Woolworth Building]] in New York City.


'''[[File:Woodworldpic02.jpg|thumb]]Woodworld Building''' is a skyscraper located at 233 Liberty Lane in [http://gta.wikia.com/East_Island_City City Hall], [http://gta.wikia.com/Dukes Algonquin], [http://gta.wikia.com/Liberty_City_in_GTA_IV Liberty City] in [http://gta.wikia.com/Grand_Theft_Auto_IV Grand Theft Auto IV].
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 ==
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 roofs]] 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 ([[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.
 
== Trivia ==
* The main entrances of the building bear building number "233", the same as the Woolworth Building (the Woolworth Building's complete street address is 233 Broadway).
* The building's name, Woodworld Building, is a reference to its real life counterpart's name, Woolworth Building. It is likely the texture bearing the name (the aforementioned neon sign) was simply Photoshopped with several letters changed.
 
== See also ==
* [[Civic Citadel]]


Woodworld Building is one of Liberty City's great landmark, as you can see the building from any place in Lower Algonquin. However, there would be no means of knowing a name of this building without the sign at the entrance. It was constructed in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Revival_architecture neo-Gothic style]. The tower is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citicorp_Building Woolworth Building] in Manhattan, New York.
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 28 April 2012

The Woodworld Building/Civic Citadel in GTA IV, as viewed to the south.

The Woodworld Building, also known as the Civic Citadel, is a skyscraper appearing in Liberty City in Grand Theft Auto IV, located in City Hall, Algonquin. The building is clearly based off Woolworth Building in New York City.

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

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 neo-Gothic style facade, use of mansard roofs 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 (Kiki works as a public defender in the "Civic Citadel", although it could be implied she actually works at the 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.

Trivia

  • The main entrances of the building bear building number "233", the same as the Woolworth Building (the Woolworth Building's complete street address is 233 Broadway).
  • The building's name, Woodworld Building, is a reference to its real life counterpart's name, Woolworth Building. It is likely the texture bearing the name (the aforementioned neon sign) was simply Photoshopped with several letters changed.

See also