26 Journal Square
| 26 Journal Square | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 26 Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Completed | 1928 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 15 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John T. Rowland |
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Labor Bank Building
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| Location: | 26 Journal Square Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′49″N 74°3′50″W / 40.73028°N 74.06389°WCoordinates: 40°43′49″N 74°3′50″W / 40.73028°N 74.06389°W |
| Area: | 0.3 acres (0.1 ha) |
| Built: | 1928 |
| Architect: | Rowland,John T.; Brandle,Theodore M. |
| Architectural style: | Classical Revival |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 84002705[1] |
| NJRHP #: | 1516[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP: | June 14, 1984 |
| Designated NJRHP: | May 1, 1984 |
26 Journal Square is a 179-foot-tall (55 m) high-rise in Jersey City, New Jersey.[3] It was originally known as the Labor Bank Building. It was completed in 1928 and has 15 floors.[4] It is the 23rd tallest building in the city. It is often considered the first skyscraper in Jersey City. The Beaux Arts building was designed by John T. Rowland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[2]
The building was originally headquarters of the Labor National Bank. The bank was affiliated with the Branleygran Company, and established by Theodore M. Brandle, a "labor czar" allied with Mayor of Jersey City Frank Hague. Hague channeled construction projects towards the construction bond underwriter, including the Pulaski Skyway. Essentially, Brandle controlled any construction projects in northern New Jersey, and any strikes he might call would be backed by Hague's police.
[edit] See also
- List of tallest buildings in Jersey City
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hudson County, New Jersey
[edit] References
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natregsearchresult.do?fullresult=true&recordid=41. Retrieved 2010-02-25.
- ^ a b "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Hudson County". NJ DEP - Historic Preservation Office. July 7, 2009. p. 7. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/1identify/lists/hudson.pdf. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
- ^ "26 Journal Square, Jersey City". Emporis. http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=26journalsquare-jerseycity-nj-usa. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ "26 Journal Square, Jersey City". Skyscraperpage.com. http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=18134. Retrieved October 15, 2009.
| Preceded by Unknown |
Tallest Building in Jersey City 1928—1931 55m |
Succeeded by Jersey City Medical Center |
