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

Albert Sprague Bard

Photographed by Steve Masler, November 7, 2019

1. Albert Sprague Bard Marker

Inscription. Albert Sprague Bard
December 19, 1866 - March 25, 1963
25 Broad Street, originally the
Broad Exchange Building For over 60 years, from 1901 to 1963, Albert S. Bard practiced law and pursued his civic activities from his office here. He was a founder of the Citizen's Union, an early President of the Municipal Art Society, and an officer of the Fine Arts Federation. Bard was a national authority on "aesthetic regulation,” and a leader in early NYC preservation efforts He was the author, and leading advocate for the "Bard Act,” the ground-breaking NY State legislation passed in Albany in 1956, which provided NYC the legal authority to adopt, in 1965, its Landmarks Law. The NYC Law set the standard for the nation, and is responsible for the protection of the architectural and historical treasures of NYC, including this building, once the city's largest office building. Historic Landmarks Preservation Center
Medallion Program Created by Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

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42.359′ N, 74° 0.674′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broad Street near Beaver Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Broad Street, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: "Curbstone Brokers" (a few steps from this marker); Broad Street History Path (within shouting distance of this marker); First Latin School of New Amsterdam (within shouting distance of this marker); Fearless Girl (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Stock Exchange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named New York Stock Exchange (about 300 feet away); Marinus Willett (about 300 feet away); Let Freedom Ring (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Lord’s Canal (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); New York Information Technology Center (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

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

Also see . . . Albert S. Bard (Wikipedia)

Photographed by Steve Masler, November 7, 2019

2. Albert Sprague Bard Marker

. (Submitted on November 24, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Steve Masler, November 7, 2019

3. Albert Sprague Bard Marker

25 Broad Street, Broad Exchange Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2019, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.