Bronx Borough Hall, Renaissance architecture building in East Tremont, US
The Bronx Borough Hall features pale yellow brick walls with brown terra-cotta trim, standing prominently on a rocky plateau in East Tremont.
Constructed in 1897 by architect George B. Post, this building served as the administrative headquarters for the Bronx Borough President until 1934.
The grand staircase connecting the hall to Third Avenue became a central gathering point for civic events and community meetings throughout its operation.
The structure operated as a governmental center near the IRT Third Avenue Line subway station until its demolition in 1969 due to safety concerns.
Despite the building's removal, the original grand staircase remains at the site, leading to an empty plateau where the hall once presided.
Location: The Bronx
Inception: 1897
Architects: George B. Post
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.84600,-73.89550
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:13
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