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

Broadway-Chambers Building

Photographed by R. C.

1. Broadway-Chambers Building Marker

Inscription. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, this vibrant structure, faced with pale pink granite, multi-hued brick,, and colored terra cotta, is a distinctive interpretation of the Beaux-Arts style popularized by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Constructed in 1899-1900, the three-part vertical structure alludes to the classical column, and its lush ornamentation is typical of the classically-inspired style. Still used as a commercial office building, it was the first of Gilbert's design to be executed in New York City.

Erected 1992 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 40° 42.862′ N, 74° 0.378′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Chambers Street on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 277 Broadway, New York NY 10007, 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: Jane Addams (within shouting distance of this marker); British Soldiers' Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Commons Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manhattan Sentinels

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(about 500 feet away); New York City Hall (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Barre (about 500 feet away); "Sankofa" (about 500 feet away); A Place of Remembrance (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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

Also see . . . The Colorful Broadway Chambers Bldg -- No. 277 Broadway. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Broadway-Chambers Building Marker (left of entrance doors) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

2. Broadway-Chambers Building Marker (left of entrance doors)

Broadway-Chambers Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

3. Broadway-Chambers Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,281 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.