Broad Street National Bank
National Register of Historic Places

Broad Street National Bank

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
January 17, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07001404

About this property

The Broad Street National Bank building is located at 143 East State Street in the city of Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1900 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2008, for its significance in architecture and commerce. The building was the first skyscraper in the city. The Broad Street National Bank was organized in 1887 and Oliver Otis Bowman became its president, leading its development. The architect William A. Poland finished the design of the new bank building in 1899. Construction of the original eight-story building was completed in 1900. The bank added a thirteen-story addition in 1913 and an eight-story addition in 1924. It was built using steel frames with walls of brick and terra cotta. The bank sold the building c. 1962. National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, New Jersey Media related to Broad Street National Bank at Wikimedia Commons

Location

143 E. State St.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.22171, -74.76170

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Broad Street National Bank listed on the National Register?

Broad Street National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Broad Street National Bank?

Broad Street National Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Broad Street National Bank?

The period of significance for Broad Street National Bank is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.

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