Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

26 Broadway

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

1. 26 Broadway Marker

Inscription.
Under construction from 1920 to 1928, the corporate headquarters for John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company was built on one of the largest parcels assembled in Manhattan at the time. The architectural firm of Carrere & Hastings, along with Shreve, Lamb & Blake as associated architects, designed the limestone-clad skyscraper. The curved base and skewed towers are part of a complex renaissance inspired design that reflects the alignment of Broadway and the irregular pentagonal plot. The prominent tower is crowned by a bronze brazier surrounded by flaming torches. These symbols of the corporate power of the oil industry giant were meant to be visible to travelers entering New York Harbor.

Erected 2000 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 40° 42.33′ N, 74° 0.792′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Broadway north of Beaver Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located across the street from the charging bull at Bowling Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Broadway, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. January 20, 1928 (a few steps from this marker); October 16, 1928 (a few steps from this marker); May 4, 1928 (within shouting distance of this marker); Peregrine Falcons in New York City (within shouting distance of this marker); May 26, 1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Evacuation Day (within shouting distance of this marker); 175th Anniversary of Greek Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); August 27, 1926 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 26 Broadway. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. "Peregrine Falcons in New York City"

Marker in Lower Manhattan image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

2. Marker in Lower Manhattan

The marker can be seen here at the entrance to the building at 26 Broadway.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

3. 26 Broadway

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

4. 26 Broadway

This photo of the 26 Broadway building was taken from the west side of Bowling Green.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000

5. 26 Broadway

The Standard Oil Company's bronze brazier referenced in the text.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000

6. 26 Broadway Marker

This 2000 photo shows a "Heritage Trails" marker for when the building served as the Museum of American Financial History, since moved.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2010

7. 26 Broadway Marker

This 2010 photo shows the "Exploring Downtown" version of the marker, highlighting the building itself and the Broadway "Canyon of Heroes".

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 6, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.