Manhattan · NYC landmark
Former New York City Police Headquarters
240 Centre Street · Manhattan, New York City
The monumental street front preserves the public image of the city’s former police headquarters.
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NYFE Summary
The police department built a larger headquarters on the old Centre Market site as its responsibilities expanded. Its architects looked to City Hall and European civic buildings for a design that would convey public authority.
A central dome and smaller end pavilions organize the long street front. Arches support tall columns, while the city seal and a figure representing Manhattan decorate the main entrance.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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