175 West Broadway facts for kids
175 West Broadway is a special building in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It stands between Worth Street and Leonard Street.
This building was constructed in 1877. It was designed by an architecture company called Scott & Umbach, from Newark, New Jersey. They used a unique style with many different colors of bricks, known as the polychromatic brick style.
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has said that the building's brick designs around the windows and at the top are very special and unique in New York City.
The building was originally built as a place to rent out, for the family of Jerome B. King. He was famous for making building materials like plaster and cement. For many years, a company called Harwood & Son used the building. They made and sold awnings and other items from canvas.
A New York City Landmark
The building at 175 West Broadway was officially named a New York City landmark on November 12, 1991. This means it's a very important building that needs to be protected because of its history and unique design.
