Barclay-Vesey Building
- Architect
- Ralph Thomas Walker
- Year
- 1927
- Style
- Art Deco
- City
- Manhattan, NY
- Collection
- ralph walker’s deco
The Barclay-Vesey Building at 140 West Street was designed by Ralph Walker of Voorhees, Gmelin and Walker and built from 1923 to 1927 as the headquarters of New York Telephone, later Verizon Communications. It was Walker's first major commission and one of the earliest Art Deco skyscrapers in New York, rising 32 stories across a full city block bounded by West, Barclay, Vesey, and Washington Streets.
the building
Adjacent to Ground Zero. The building abuts the original World Trade Center site and suffered major damage in the September 11 attacks following the towers' collapse; restoration of the building and its communications infrastructure took three years and cost $1.4 billion.
Office-to-residential conversion. In 2016, part of the building was converted into 100 Barclay, a residential condominium development.
the style
Designed in the Art Deco style, the Barclay-Vesey Building was one of the first Art Deco skyscrapers built in New York.
More on Art Decothe architect
Ralph Thomas Walker designed the building as his first major commission at Voorhees, Gmelin and Walker, a project that helped establish his career.
significance
The building is an NYC Individual Landmark (LP-01745) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, designated 10/1/1991.
nearby
- One World Trade Center
- 200 West Street
- 1 World Trade Center
- Brookfield Place
- 90 Church Street
- Hopkins Store