National Register of Historic Places

Labor Bank Building

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
Listed
June 13, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002705

About this property

26 Journal Square is a 190 ft (58 m) high-rise in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It was originally known as the Labor Bank Building. It was completed in 1928 and has 15 floors. As of 2009, it was the 23rd tallest building in the city. It is often considered the first skyscraper in Jersey City. The Beaux Arts building was designed by John T. Rowland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1984, for its significance in architecture and commerce. The building was originally headquarters of the Labor National Bank. The bank was affiliated with the Branleygran Company, and established by Theodore M. Brandle, a "labor czar" allied with Mayor of Jersey City Frank Hague. Hague channeled construction projects towards the construction bond underwriter, including the Pulaski Skyway. Essentially, Brandle controlled any construction projects in northern New Jersey, and any strikes he might call would be backed by Hague's police.

Location

26 Journal Sq.
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
40.73033, -74.06361

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Labor Bank Building listed on the National Register?

Labor Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Labor Bank Building?

Labor Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Labor Bank Building?

The period of significance for Labor Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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