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

832-834 Broadway

New York City Designated Landmark

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 26, 2020

1. 832-834 Broadway plaque

Inscription.
The 832-834 Broadway building is a 10-story Renaissance Revival-style store-and-loft building designed by Ralph. S. Townsend un 1896. With its ornate façade featuring elaborate terra-cotta and limestone decorations and steel-frame construction, it is a significant representative of the commercial transformation of Broadway south of Union Square at the end of the 19th century. Early tenants of the building were largely related to the garment manufacturing business, and in the mid-20th century, 832-834 Broadway was occupied by a number of publishing companies including The Worker’s Library, the official publisher of the Communist Party of the U.S.A. Now an apartment building, it was designated a New York City Landmark in 2019.
New York City Landmarks Preservation Foundation
2020

Erected 2020 by New York City Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 40° 44.012′ N, 73° 59.455′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. Marker is on Broadway east of East 12th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 832 Broadway, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 830 Broadway (a few steps from this marker); The Petersfield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Metronome, 1999 (about 400 feet away); The Cast Iron Building (about 400 feet away); Police Athletic League Building (about 400 feet away); Union Square (about 500 feet away); International Tailoring Company Building (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 . . . 832-834 Broadway. New York City Landmarks Preservation Foundation Designation Report PDF (Submitted on August 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 27, 2020

2. 832-834 Broadway

The plaque is in the left door alcove.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.