American Insurance Company Building
| American Insurance Company Building | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Coordinates | 40°44′41″N 74°10′14″W / 40.74459°N 74.17067°W |
| Completed | 1930 |
| Owner | Rutgers University -Newark |
| Height | |
| Roof | 326 ft (99 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 16 |
| Lifts/elevators | 9 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | John H. & Wilson C. Ely |
| References | |
James Street Commons Historic District | |
| Coordinates | 40°44′41″N 74°10′14″W / 40.74459°N 74.17067°W |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001758 |
| NJRHP No. | 1275 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 9, 1978 |
| Designated NJRHP | February 10, 1977 |
The American Insurance Company Building is one of the oldest and tallest skyscrapers in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Located at 15 Washington Street on Washington Park it was once headquarters for the American Insurance Company and is now part of Rutgers University. The neo-classical tower is a contributing property to the James Street Commons Historic District which also encompasses Washington Park, Newark Museum, and Newark Public Library. It re-opened in November 2015 as student dorms, event space, and chancellor's apartment. In 2023 it was renamed in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.