Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
830 Broadway
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 26, 2020
1. 830 Broadway plaque
The 830 Broadway Building is an 11-story Renaissance Revival-style store-and-loft building designed in 1897 by the prominent architectural firm of Cleverdon & Putzel for builder Ferdinand H. Mela. With its elaborately ornamented façade, the building is a significant example of the commercial transformation of Broadway south of Union Square at the end of the 19th Century, when high-rise mercantile structures were made possible by technological advancements like steel-frame construction and elevators. Completed in 1898, 830 Broadway was originally occupied by small manufacturers and wholesale businesses largely associated with the garment industry until the mid-20th century, and is now an apartment building. The building was designated a New York City Landmark in 2019.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
2020
Erected 2020 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 40° 44.005′ N, 73° 59.457′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. Marker is on Broadway north of East 12th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 832-834 Broadway (a few steps from this marker); The Cast Iron Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Petersfield (about 400 feet away); Police Athletic League Building (about 400 feet away); Metronome, 1999 (about 400 feet away); International Tailoring Company Building (about 500 feet away); Union Square (about 500 feet away); Ninth Regiment New York State (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Designation Report: 830 Broadway. New York Landmark Preservation Commission PDF (Submitted on August 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 27, 2020
2. 830 Broadway Building
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
