Tribeca in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Headquarters
Headquarters
The Western Union Telegraph Co. and telegraph capitol of the world
1930-1973
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 43.048′ N, 74° 0.472′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Broadway and Worth and Thomas Streets, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 West Broadway, New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking 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); New York Mercantile Exchange (about 600 feet away); Finn Square (about 600 feet away); James Bogardus Viewing Garden (about 600 feet away); James Bogardus Triangle (about 700 feet away); 85 Leonard Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barnett Newman Triangle (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Headquarters. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on April 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on January 31, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on January 20, 2021, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.