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structure #94833592building

Universal Building

existing 22.3 m 8 floors 1913

Location of Universal Building

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Main Roof Height22.3 m
Floors8
Completion1913
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address50 Journal Square
Smart Address50 Journal Square
1st Level DistrictJournal Square
2nd Level DistrictJournal Square
CityJersey City
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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