HSBC "Formerly the Knox Building" - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 45.139 W 073° 58.938
18T E 585910 N 4511760
A state marker located near the New York Public Library.
Waymark Code: WMTBFY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2016
Views: 6
The plaque says, "Built in 1901-02, this is one of the finest beaux arts commercial buildings in New York City. It is distinguished by its limestone rustication and two-story mansard roof. It was designed by John H. Duncan as a headquarters for the Knox Hat Company. In 1964-65 the firm of Kahn & Jacobs converted the hat store space into banking facilities."
Marker Name: HSBC "Formerly the Knox Building"
Marker Type: City
Agency: New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
Dedication Date: 1989
City/Town/Village Name: New York
County: New York
Region: New York City (Region 11)
Website: Not listed
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