Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City Hall
Photographed By Erik Lander, February 28, 2013
1. City Hall Marker
New York's third city hall, one of its finest architectural treasures, was completed in 1811. Designed by French born J.R. Mangin and New York native John McComb, Jr. the building combines 18th-century French and English stylistic traditions. The domed interior rotunda contains a notable partially cantilevered double staircase.
Erected 1988 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 40° 42.766′ N, 74° 0.383′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker can be reached from Broadway near Murray Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 200th Anniversary of the Construction of City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); First Underground Railway Excavation (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Barre (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Street 1875-1939
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More about this marker. The marker is on the Broadway/Murray Street side of the building. With 9/11 security measures, it is visible only from a distance, unless there is an event like an Open House New York Tour.
Regarding City Hall. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. The 1812 City Hall Building - City Hall Park. Daytonian in Manhattan blog entry (Submitted on April 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Historic American Buildings Survey record for the New York City Hall. Library of Congress entry:
Significance: The New York City Hall has served since 1812 as the center of municipal government. Designed by John McComb, Jr. and Joseph Mangin in the Federal style with French Renaissance overtones, it has been praised as the most beautiful city hall in
Photographed By Erik Lander, February 28, 2013
2. National Historic Landmark
Photo Courtesy of the Historic American Buildings Survey
3. City Hall - Interior Double Staircase
Photographed By Detroit Publishing Company, 1900
4. City Hall, circa 1900
Photochrom image provided courtesy of the Library of Congress
Photographed By Erik Lander
5. City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2013, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2013, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2013. 5. submitted on March 1, 2013, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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