280 Broadway, New York City

Name: 280 Broadway
Address: 280 Broadway, New York City, United States

#29 among attractions in New York City

Shopping, Department store

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280 Broadway, also known as the Marble Palace, stands as a testament to New York City's rich architectural and commercial history. Located at the corner of Broadway and Chambers Street in lower Manhattan, this grand building was originally constructed in 1845 and is revered as one of the first examples of Italianate architecture in the city.

The building's design, attributed to the innovative mind of architect Isaiah Rogers, features a stunning façade of Tuckahoe marble, which gave rise to its nickname. With its ornate columns and large, imposing windows, 280 Broadway was a pioneer in commercial building design during the mid-19th century, setting a precedent for future construction in the bustling metropolis.

Throughout its existence, 280 Broadway has seen a variety of uses and tenants. It was the original home of A.T. Stewart's Marble Palace, one of the first department stores in the United States, which revolutionized the concept of retail shopping. The building's spacious interiors and grandiose design attracted a fashionable clientele and set the stage for New York City's future as a world-renowned shopping destination.

Over the years, 280 Broadway has been repurposed to accommodate various government offices, including the headquarters of The New York Sun newspaper. Its historical significance has been recognized with its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°42'51"N, 74°0'20"W

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280 BroadwayDowntown Manhattan (Civic Center)New York City United States

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280 Broadway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Woolworth Building, City Hall, Foley Square, Surrogate's Courthouse.

~990 ftSW
1913 neo-Gothic skyscraper
Woolworth Building, New York City
5 min walk • The Woolworth Building, an iconic skyscraper in New York City, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architecture and the ambitious spirit of its era. Completed in 1913, this towering Gothic Revival masterpiece was once the tallest building in the world, reaching...
~690 ftSW
Grand complex housing the mayor's office
City Hall, New York City
4 min walk • New York City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of New York City, housing the offices of the Mayor and the City Council. Located at the center of City Hall Park in the Civic Center area of Lower Manhattan, this historic building is a New York City landmark.
~760 ftE
Park, Monuments and statues, Art gallery
Foley Square, New York City
4 min walk • Foley Square, also called Federal Plaza, is a street intersection in the Civic Center neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City, which contains a small triangular park named Thomas Paine Park.
~620 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Surrogate's Courthouse, New York City
3 min walk • The Surrogate's Courthouse is a historic building at the northwest corner of Chambers and Centre Streets in the Civic Center of Manhattan in New York City. Completed in 1907, it was designed in the Beaux Arts style. John Rochester Thomas created the original plans while Arthur J. Horgan and Vincent J.
~330 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
African Burial Ground National Monument, New York City
2 min walk • African Burial Ground National Monument is a monument at Duane Street and African Burial Ground Way in the Civic Center section of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Its main building is the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway.
~690 ftSE
City hall
Manhattan Municipal Building, New York City
4 min walk • The David N. Dinkins Municipal Building is a 40-story, 580-foot building at 1 Centre Street, east of Chambers Street, in the Civic Center neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City The structure was built to accommodate increased governmental space demands after the 1898 consolidation of the city's five boroughs.
~230 ftW
Beaux-Arts architecture
Broadway–Chambers Building, New York City
2 min walk • The Broadway–Chambers Building is an 18-story office building at 277 Broadway, on the northwest corner with Chambers Street, in the Civic Center and Tribeca neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.
~1040 ftW
Shopping, Bookshop
The Mysterious Bookshop, New York City
6 min walk • The Mysterious Bookshop is an independent bookstore and publisher specializing in mystery fiction, located in New York City. It is one of the oldest mystery bookstores in the U.S.
~850 ftN
Skyscraper
33 Thomas Street, New York City
5 min walk • 33 Thomas Street is a 550-foot-tall windowless skyscraper in Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, New York City. It stands on the east side of Church Street, between Thomas Street and Worth Street. The building is an example of the Brutalist architectural style.
~590 ftSW
Neoclassical architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture
Home Life Building, New York City
3 min walk • The Home Life Building, also known as 253 Broadway, is an office building in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is in Manhattan's Tribeca and Civic Center neighborhoods at the northwest corner of Broadway and Murray Street, adjacent to City Hall Park.
~880 ftS
Square, Modernist architecture
1 Pace Plaza, New York City
5 min walk • 1 Pace Plaza is the flagship building complex of Pace University in New York City, located directly across from the City Hall and adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge ramp in the Civic Center neighborhood of Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 280 Broadway?

Nearby attractions include 49 Chambers, New York City (1 min walk), Broadway–Chambers Building, New York City (2 min walk), Ted Weiss Federal Building, New York City (2 min walk), African Burial Ground National Monument, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to 280 Broadway by public transport?

The nearest stations to 280 Broadway:

Bus

Broadway/Warren Street • Lines: M55 (2 min walk)
Church Street & Warren Street • Lines: 120 (4 min walk)

Metro

City Hall • Lines: N, R, W (3 min walk)
Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (17 min walk)
Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (21 min walk)