Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cunard Building
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Cunard Building Marker
The Cunard Line, which first opened a New York office in 1848, occupied this building on its completion in 1921. Benjamin W. Morris was the architect, and Thomas Hastings served as consultant in the design of the Great Hall, inspired by Roman and Italian renaissance examples the site was formerly occupied by Delmonico’s Hotel, opened in 1846, later re-named the Stevens House and demolished in 1919.
Erected 1962 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 40° 42.336′ N, 74° 0.813′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Broadway, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the facade of the building, just west of Bowling Green. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Broadway, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. July 18, 1927 (here, next to this marker); July 6, 1928 (here, next to this marker); October 18, 1926 (here, next to this marker); April 30, 1928 (a few steps from this marker); January 28, 1929 (a few steps from this marker); April 29, 1930
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Regarding Cunard Building. The building is referenced in the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition.
Also see . . . The Cunard Building. The Lower Manhattan Book entry (Submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Marker at 25 Broadway
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 11, 2018
3. The Cunard Building
On what was "Steamship Row" on lower Broadway.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on December 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
