National Register of Historic Places

Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
June 6, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000476

About this property

The Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building is a historic bank building located at 41 Broad Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City. The structure was designed by architects Cross & Cross and built in 1928–1929. It is a 10-story, Classical Revival style, with a top floor penthouse. It features a slightly curved front facade, architectural sculpture by Leo Friedlander, and murals by Griffith B. Coale. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 2006. In 2007, it was designated as a contributing property to the Wall Street Historic District, a NRHP district.

Location

41 Broad St.
New York, New York County, New York
40.70564, -74.01107

Categories

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Sources

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

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When was Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building listed on the National Register?

Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building?

Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building?

The period of significance for Lee, Higginson & Company Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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