Tribeca in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Bogardus Viewing Garden
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2009
1. James Bogardus Viewing Garden Marker
James Bogardus (1800-1874) was an architect, engineer and inventor who devised iron-front buildings and freestanding iron fire and shot towers that foretold the construction of the skyscraper as a building type. Bogardus built the worlds first iron-cast building (1849) at the northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets. Two surviving Bogardus cast-iron buildings can be seen nearby at 75 Murray Street (1857) and 85 Leonard Street (1860).
The James Bogardus Viewing Garden, dedicated in 1996, is a community project maintained by Friends of Bogardus Triangle of the Tribeca Community Association, 75 Laight Street, New York, 10013. Your support and participation is welcome.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 42.963′ N, 74° 0.543′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in Tribeca. It was on Reade Street near West Broadway, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: James Bogardus Plaza (here, next to this marker); James Bogardus Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Duane Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Duane Park (about 400 feet away); Headquarters (about 600 feet away); King's College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Icarus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broadway-Chambers Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Abyssinian 200 1808-2008 (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed
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2. James Bogardus
Also see . . . James Bogardus (1800-1874). Find A Grave entry (Submitted on January 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 25, 2009
3. James Bogardus Viewing Garden
The garden is the triangular plot. The marker is out of sight, on the fence fronting Reade Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on January 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
