Broadway at City Hall Park
In the early 19th century, following the opening of the new City Hall in 1812, the section of Broadway, alongside City Hall Park became a fashionable destination.
The Astor House, a luxury hotel, between Barclay Street and Vesey Street, opened in 1836. By mid-19th century, office buildings replaced the last mansions on this part of Broadway. Asphalt pavement was laid down in 1900.
The National Shoe & Leather Bank building, corner Chambers Street, was completed in 1893. Between 1892 and 1894, the Postal Telegraph Building was built at 253 Broadway, northwest corner of Murray Street. The Home Life Insurance Company building at 256 Broadway was completed in the same year. On December 4, 1898, a fire destroyed the building at 258 Broadway. The Roger Peet Building, a New York City landmark, was erected in 1899 on the same plot, corner of Warren Street, site of the old Mason's Arms Tavern of Samuel Fraunces in the 18th century.
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Panorama from East River, showing buildings on Broadway, from the Western Union Building to Tribune Building at Printing House Square.
Late 18th century.
Broadway, Vesey St. to Murray St. - 1899.
Broadway, Murray to Chambers Streets - 1899.
19th Century
Chambers Street.
Broadway at City Hall Park
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