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Revision as of 02:26, 1 April 2011

26 Journal Square
Map
General information
TypOffice
Standort26 Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey
Completed1928
Technical details
Floor count15
Design and construction
Architect(s)John T. Rowland
Labor Bank Building
26 Journal Square is located in New Jersey
26 Journal Square
Standort26 Journal Square Jersey City, New Jersey
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1928
ArchitectRowland,John T.; Brandle,Theodore M.
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.84002705[1]
NJRHP No.1516[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 14, 1984
Designated NJRHPMay 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 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 Naional 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Retrieved 2010-02-25.
  2. ^ a b "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Hudson County" (PDF). NJ DEP - Historic Preservation Office. July 7, 2009. p. 7. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  3. ^ "26 Journal Square, Jersey City". Emporis. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
  4. ^ "26 Journal Square, Jersey City". Skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved October 15, 2009.
Preceded by
Unknown
Tallest Building in Jersey City
1928—1931
55m
Succeeded by