26 Journal Square
| Company type | Office building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Headquarters | Jersey City , United States |
| Products | Office space |
26 Journal Square is a prominent high-rise located in Jersey City, New Jersey, within Hudson County. Completed in 1928, this 15-story building was originally called the Labor Bank Building and, as of 2009, stands as the 23rd tallest structure in the city. Recognized as Jersey City's inaugural skyscraper, the Beaux-Arts edifice was crafted by architect John T. Rowland and earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1984, due to its architectural distinction and commercial importance.
Initially, the building functioned as the headquarters for the Labor National Bank, which had ties to the Branleygran Company and was established by Theodore M. Brandle, an influential associate of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague. Mayor Hague directed numerous construction contracts through Brandle’s enterprise, including significant projects such as the Pulaski Skyway. Brandle maintained substantial control over construction activities in northern New Jersey, with labor strikes often supported by Hague’s political power.
See also
- Articles with short description
- Skyscraper office buildings in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Office buildings completed in 1928
- Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
- National Register of Historic Places in Hudson County, New Jersey
- 1928 establishments in New Jersey
- New Jersey Register of Historic Places
- Beaux-Arts architecture in New Jersey