Old Police Headquarters Precinct

New York, New York, 300 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Description

300 Mulberry Street once housed NYPD headquarters, strategically located near dense tenements and Five Points.

Opened, 1862

Its most infamous feature was the "Rogue's Gallery," showcasing criminal photos. However, corruption-plagued the department in the 1870s-80s, prompting reform efforts like the Lexow Committee and Theodore Roosevelt's leadership. These headquarters were the central location for planning the city's response to the draft riots.

Relocated, 1909

The force moved to a modern Beaux-Arts building at 240 Centre Street to rebuild its image. The Mulberry site was demolished, leaving no trace of its storied history.

Related People & Organizations

Theodore Roosevelt,In 1895, Theodore Roosevelt came as a reform commissioner to clean up the corruption.