National Newark Building

The National Newark Building (Formerly the National Newark and Essex Bank Building) is a neo-classical office skyscraper in Newark, New Jersey, United States.^[2] It has been the tallest building in Newark since 1931 and was tallest in New Jersey until 1989. At thirty-five stories, it has a height of 466 ft (142 m). It is located in the heart of Downtown Newark at 744 Broad Street, just north of Four Corners.

National Newark Building
Former names	National Newark and Essex Bank Building
Record height
Tallest in New Jersey from 1931 to 1989[I]
Preceded by	Eleven 80
Surpassed by	Exchange Place Center
General information
Status	Completed
Address	744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey
Coordinates	40.736653°N 74.171032°W / 40.736653; -74.171032
Construction started	1930
Completed	1933
Height
Roof	142 m (466 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	35
Floor area	639,990 sq ft (59,457 m2)[1]
Lifts/elevators	16
Design and construction
Architect(s)	John H. & Wilson C. Ely

The building was designed by the father and son architectural firm, John H. & Wilson C. Ely, which also designed Newark City Hall and the American Insurance Company Building.^[3] The exterior is chiefly tan brick and limestone. The top of the building is inspired by the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The ten mezzanine murals by J. Monroe Hewlett and Charles Gulbrandsen depict the growth of commerce in Newark.^[4]

It underwent a $68 million renovation which was completed in 2002. The new reinforced steel pole rises 113 ft (34 m) above the roof line, elevating the overall height of the building and pole to 578 ft (176 m).^{[5][6][7][8][9][10]}

From left:
Fireman's Insurance Company Building, Prudential Headquarters, and National Newark

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Newark
• List of tallest buildings in New Jersey