One Hudson Square facts for kids
One Hudson Square is a large, 18-story building in the Hudson Square area of Manhattan, New York City. It was built almost 100 years ago, between 1929 and 1930. A famous architect named Ely Jacques Kahn designed it. He used a style that mixed modern looks with classic designs.
The building is located at 75 Varick Street. It sits on a block surrounded by Canal Street, Hudson Street, and Watts Street. It's also right across from the entrance to the Holland Tunnel. Abe Adelson asked for the building to be built. The New York Investing Company constructed it on land owned by Trinity Church.
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A Building for Business: Early Days
In the early 1900s, the Hudson Square area was New York City's main place for printing. Because of this, many of the first businesses in One Hudson Square were involved in printing or related industries.
Who Worked There?
Some of the early companies included:
- The Macmillan Company, a well-known publisher.
- American Book Bindery, which bound books.
- Royal Typewriter Company, which made typewriters.
A company called Leo Alexander & Co. also rented space. They sold farm trucks and tractors. They leased a showroom in the building in 1931.
Changes and Landmark Status
Over the years, the building changed owners and became an important part of the city's history.
New Owners and New Name
In July 1933, the New York Investing Company sold the building to the Lortay Corporation. The sale was for more than $5 million. At that time, the building was known as the Holland Plaza Building.
Today, this historic building is called One Hudson Square. On August 6, 2013, it was officially named a New York City landmark. This means it's a special building that the city wants to protect because of its history and design.
See also
In Spanish: Holland Plaza Building para niños
