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

Lincoln Building

Photographed by R. C.

1. Lincoln Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1889-1890, this Romanesque Revival building is representative of an important transitional phase in the history of tall buildings. Designed by the well-known New York architect, R.H. Robertson, it is considered to be his first skyscraper. The building combines steel skeleton construction with traditional masonry bearing walls of limestone, granite and brick. It features exceptionally fine carved stone and terracotta detail.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 40° 44.123′ N, 73° 59.505′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It is at the intersection of Union Square West and East 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on Union Square West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Union Square West, New York NY 10003, 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: New York City Garment Workers (within shouting distance of this marker); Mohandas K. Gandhi (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Square History (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Square Park (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (about 300 feet away); Ninth Regiment New York State (about 400 feet away); Anaïs Nin (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Anaïs Nin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); George Washington Statue (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named George Washington Statue (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The 1890 Lincoln Building -- No. 1 Union Square West. "Daytonian in Manhattan" article (Submitted on February 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Lincoln Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

2. Lincoln Building

Plaque is located on southeast corner of the building. Part of it is visible behind the pedestrian crossing signal.

National Architectural Trust Easement Seal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., October 17, 2009

3. National Architectural Trust Easement Seal

Located above the Lincoln Building plaque.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.