100 Old Slip - New York City Police Museum Marker

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100 Old Slip - New York City Police Museum

By R. C., August 8, 2009

1. 100 Old Slip - New York City Police Museum Marker

Inscription. 100 Old Slip was designed by the notable architectural firm of Hunt & Hunt in the New-Italian Renaissance style. Its visual power is created by a rhythmic series of tall arches, heavy rusticated walls and restrained ornamentation. The building's distinctive profile with its dominating cornice is reminiscent of the Plazzo Riccardi in Florence. Built in 1909-11, this impressive public building served until 1973 as the home of the First Precinct Police Station, replacing an 1884 police station house. The 1884 station house was constructed after the Great Fire of 1835 on the site of the former Franklin Market. From 1993-2001, the former First Precinct Police Station served as the office of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. In December 2001, the building was re-purposed and dedicated by Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani as the home of the New York City Police Museum.

Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Location. 40° 42.2′ N, 74° 0.483′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is on South Street, on the left. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Old Slip, New York NY 10004, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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2. 100 Old Slip - New York City Police Museum Marker

Plaque is to the left of the main entrance doors.

. Brooklyn (within shouting distance of this marker); First Precinct Police Station (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); India House / British Memorial Garden in Hanover Square (about 600 feet away); First Printing Press in the Colony of New York (about 700 feet away); Vietnam War Veterans Memorial / Dutch City Hall Site (about 700 feet away); Asser Levy’s Home (about 700 feet away); Stone Street Historic District and Colonial New York Street Plan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stadt Huys (City Hall) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in New York.

100 Old Slip - New York City Police Museum Photo, Click for full size

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3. 100 Old Slip - New York City Police Museum

Display of historic NYC Police uniforms in the museum Photo, Click for full size

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4. Display of historic NYC Police uniforms in the museum

Ornamental Parade Baton Display Photo, Click for full size

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5. Ornamental Parade Baton Display

New York Police Department Medal of Honor Display Photo, Click for full size

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6. New York Police Department Medal of Honor Display

Display of early 1900's era camera used to take "mug shots" Photo, Click for full size

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7. Display of early 1900's era camera used to take "mug shots"

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 10, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,985 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 10, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.