Fulton-Nassau Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Fulton-Nassau Historic District

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
September 6, 2005
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
05000988

About this property

The Fulton–Nassau Historic District is a federally designated historic area of New York City roughly bounded by Broadway and Park Row, Nassau, Dutch and William Streets, Ann and Spruce Streets, and Liberty Street, in lower Manhattan. It contains a mix of late 19th- and early 20th-century architectural styles. The historic district lies just south of City Hall Park and east of lower Broadway. It is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Contained within the 10 block area of the Fulton–Nassau Historic District are eight individual New York City designated landmarks, including 63 Nassau Street, the Keuffel & Esser Company Building, the Bennett Building, the Corbin Building, the Temple Court Building (5 Beekman Street), the Potter Building (35-38 Park Row), the Morse Building (140 Nassau Street), the New York Times Building (41 Park Row), and 150 Nassau Street.

Location

New York, New York County, New York
40.71061, -74.00758

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCEINDUSTRYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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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

Park Row Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Corbin Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
City Hall Subway Station (IRT)
Industrial
0.1 mi
John Street Methodist Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
St. Paul's Chapel
Colonial
0.1 mi

Nearby Battles

New York Armory Raid
1775Revolutionary War
0.2 mi

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When was Fulton-Nassau Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fulton-Nassau Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Fulton-Nassau Historic District?

Fulton-Nassau Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fulton-Nassau Historic District?

The period of significance for Fulton-Nassau Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.

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