26 Journal Square facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 26 Journal Square |
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| Former names | Labor Bank Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| Location | 26 Journal Square Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°43′49″N 74°03′50″W / 40.730278°N 74.063889°W |
| Completed | 1928 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Roof | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 15 |
| Lifts/elevators | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John T. Rowland |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.1 ha) |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Rowland, John T.; Brandle, Theodore M. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002705 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 14, 1984 |
26 Journal Square is a tall building in Jersey City, New Jersey. It stands about 55 meters (180 feet) high. This building was finished in 1928 and has 15 floors.
It was once known as the Labor Bank Building. Many people think it was the first skyscraper in Jersey City. A skyscraper is a very tall building. The building was designed by an architect named John T. Rowland. It has a special look called Beaux-Arts. In 1984, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
History of the Building
The building was first home to the Labor National Bank. This bank was connected to a company called Branleygran Company. Theodore M. Brandle started the bank. He was a powerful person in the labor world. He worked closely with Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague.
Building Projects and Connections
Mayor Hague helped direct many building projects. He made sure these projects used money from Brandle's company. One big project was the Pulaski Skyway. This was a large bridge and highway system.
Brandle had a lot of influence over construction in northern New Jersey. If he called for a workers' strike, Mayor Hague's police would support it. This showed how much power Brandle had in the area.
