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

200th Anniversary of the Construction of City Hall

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2016

1. 200th Anniversary of the Construction of City Hall Marker

Inscription. The first stone of this building was laid on May 26, 1803 by order of the Common Council

John McComb, Jr., Architect
Joseph Francois Mangin, Architect
Edward Livingston, Mayor

200th Anniversary of the Construction of City Hall
November 14, 2003

Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor
Gillord Miller
City Council Speaker
William C. Thompson, Jr.
Comptroller
Betsy Gotbaum
Public Advocate

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1803.

Location. 40° 42.76′ N, 74° 0.365′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker can be reached from Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Underground Railway Excavation (a few steps from this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Barre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Provost Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Street 1875-1939 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The marker is flat in the landing of the front stairs to the building. Due to post-9/11 security, it is viewable only during public events like Open House New York.

The City Hall stairs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2016

2. The City Hall stairs

The marker is at the top landing.

New York City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2016

3. New York City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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