Broadway-Chambers Building Marker

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Broadway-Chambers Building

By R. C.

1. Broadway-Chambers Building Marker

Inscription. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, this vibrant structure, faced with pale pink granite, multi-hued brick,, and colored terra cotta, is a distinctive interpretation of the Beaux-Arts style popularized by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Constructed in 1899-1900, the three-part vertical structure alludes to the classical column, and its lush ornamentation is typical of the classically-inspired style. Still used as a commercial office building, it was the first of Gilbert's design to be executed in New York City.

Erected 1992 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Location. 40° 42.862′ N, 74° 0.378′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Chambers Street on Broadway. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 277 Broadway, New York NY 10007, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); "Sankofa" (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); African Burial Ground National Monument (about 500 feet away); Surrogates Court (about 600 feet away); The Rotunda (about 600 feet away); Horace Greeley (about 700 feet away); Joseph Pulitizer (about 700 feet away); Nathan Hale (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in New York.

Broadway-Chambers Building Marker (left of entrance doors) Photo, Click for full size

By R. C.

2. Broadway-Chambers Building Marker (left of entrance doors)

Broadway-Chambers Building Photo, Click for full size

By R. C.

3. Broadway-Chambers Building

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 422 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2010, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.