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

Broadway-Chambers Building

Photographed By R. C.

1. Broadway-Chambers Building Marker

Inscription. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, this vibrant structure, faced with pale pink granite, multi-hued brick,, and colored terra cotta, is a distinctive interpretation of the Beaux-Arts style popularized by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Constructed in 1899-1900, the three-part vertical structure alludes to the classical column, and its lush ornamentation is typical of the classically-inspired style. Still used as a commercial office building, it was the first of Gilbert's design to be executed in New York City.

Erected 1992 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 40° 42.862′ N, 74° 0.378′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Chambers Street on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 277 Broadway, 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. Jane Addams (within shouting distance of this marker); Manhattan Sentinels (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Barre (about 500 feet away); "Sankofa" (about 500 feet away);

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African Burial Ground National Monument (about 500 feet away); Changing Landscape Obscures the Past (about 600 feet away); Surrogates Court (about 600 feet away); City Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Broadway-Chambers Building. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The Colorful Broadway Chambers Bldg -- No. 277 Broadway. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Broadway-Chambers Building Marker (left of entrance doors) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Broadway-Chambers Building Marker (left of entrance doors)

Broadway-Chambers Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. Broadway-Chambers Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.