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'''26 Journal Square''' is a {{convert|179|ft|m|adj=mid|-tall}} high-rise in [[Jersey City]], [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=26journalsquare-jerseycity-nj-usa | title=26 Journal Square, Jersey City | publisher=Emporis | accessdate=October 25, 2009}}</ref> It was originally known as the Labor Bank Building. It was completed 1928 and has 15 floors.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=18134 | work=Skyscraperpage.com | title=26 Journal Square, Jersey City | accessdate=October 15, 2009}}</ref> It is the 23rd tallest building in the city. It is often considered the first skyscraper in Jersey City. The [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux Arts]] building was designed by John T. Rowland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.<ref name=NJRHP/>


'''26 Journal Square''' is a {{convert|55|m|abbr=on}} high-rise in [[Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City]], [[Hudson County, New Jersey|Hudson County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. It was originally known as the '''Labor Bank Building'''. It was completed in 1928 and has 15 floors. As of 2009, it was the 23rd tallest building in the city. It is often considered the first skyscraper in Jersey City. The [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux Arts]] building was designed by [[John T. Rowland]]. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on June 14, 1984, for its significance in architecture and commerce.<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=84002705}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Labor Bank Building |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|first1=Charles E. |last1=Wyatt |date=March 1983}} With {{NRHP url|id=84002705|photos=y|title=accompanying 10 photos}}</ref>
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The building was originally headquarters of the Labor Naional Bank. The bank was affliated with the Branleygran Compnay, 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.

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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.{{fact|date=March 2024}}


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==See also==
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Revision as of 22:06, 11 March 2024

26 Journal Square
Map
Former namesLabor Bank Building
General information
StatusCompleted
TypCommercial offices
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts
Standort26 Journal Square
Jersey City, New Jersey
Coordinates40°43′49″N 74°03′50″W / 40.730278°N 74.063889°W / 40.730278; -74.063889
Completed1928
Height
Antenna spire55 m (180 ft)
Roof51 m (167 ft)
Technical details
Floor count15
Lifts/elevators3
Design and construction
Architect(s)John T. Rowland
Labor Bank Building
Area0.3 acres (0.1 ha)
Built1928 (1928)
ArchitectJohn T. Rowland; Theodore M. Brandle
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.84002705[1]
NJRHP No.1516[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 14, 1984
Designated NJRHPMay 1, 1984
References
[3][4]

26 Journal Square is a 55 m (180 ft) high-rise in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It was originally known as the Labor Bank Building. It was completed in 1928 and has 15 floors. As of 2009, it was 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 on June 14, 1984, for its significance in architecture and commerce.[5]

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.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#84002705)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hudson County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. July 15, 2022. p. 11.
  3. ^ "Emporis building ID 121633". Emporis. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016.
  4. ^ "26 Journal Square". SkyscraperPage.
  5. ^ Wyatt, Charles E. (March 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Labor Bank Building". National Park Service. With accompanying 10 photos
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