The address at 11 Wall St is commonly mistaken as the trading room floor (actually located at 18 Broad St). 11 Wall St is the stock exchange offices, referred to as "The Garage" More info via our blog Подробнее.
7-story Beaux-Art structure by Cass Gilbert. Current resident is Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Outside are 4 continent sculptures by Daniel Chester French. More info via our blog Подробнее.
Trinity Root Sculpture. The two-ton sculpture is a bronze covered root from a long-standing sycamore tree which fell in the churchyard of St. Paul’s on 9/11. By Steve Tobin. More info in our blog. Подробнее.
Alexander Hamilton grave. Hamilton was 1st Secretary of Treasury & developed our 1st National Bank. Killed in pistol duel w/Vice President Aaron Burr in 1804. More info in our blog Подробнее.
Robert Fulton grave. One of the essential inventors in the development of steam boats in the late 18th century. He is actually buried on the opposite side of the graveyard. More info in our blog Подробнее.
Created by Italian-American artist Arturo Di Modica after Black Monday 1987. Statue is 7500 pounds. Left on Wall St in middle of night as a gift to the city. More info on this statue via our blog. Подробнее.
America Sculpture (left of entrance). By Daniel Chester French (designed the Lincoln Memorial). Represents North & South America. On left is Labor rolling forward wheel of progress. More info in blog. Подробнее.
The NY Mercantile Exchange was founded in 1872. Today it's part of the CME Group– the world’s largest futures exchange. Visit the MoAF, where you can experience the excitement of NYMEX’s trading floor Подробнее.
The New York Stock Exchange was first located here, but the building was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1835. Learn more financial history at MoAF--right down the street at 48 Wall!
Built as a U.S. military fort in 1811 in anticipation of the War of 1812 against the British, Castle Clinton went on to serve a variety of roles.
Last of 5 forts built in NYC for War of 1812. Erected by students of Columbia University. Site of NY Aquarium until 1941. Now host to ferries to Liberty and Ellis Islands. More info avail via our blog Подробнее.
The site of George Washington's farewell to his officers in 1783 is Manhattan's oldest surviving structure. Fraunces Tavern is New York's only museum dedicated to American Revolutionary War history. Подробнее.
This museum was the HQ for New York’s customs offices until 1971. It was also ground zero for the Stamp Act Riots in 1765, as Fort Amsterdam, when U.S. and British soldiers used it as a stronghold. Подробнее.
In the early 17th century New Netherlands Director-General Peter Stuyvesant built a 5-6' wall on the city outskirts to protect vs. attack. The path along it? Wall Street. More info avail via our blog Подробнее.
Completed in 1907, this Beaux Arts building housed U.S. Customs Service operations for the port of New York until 1973.
1 WTC will stand 1,776 ft tall (our year of Independence). The octagonal facade will consist of more than 12K glass panels and the site will include an observation deck. More info via our blog. Подробнее.
Initially, traders in the area were called curbstone brokers as they did business in the streets. The booming 1920s forced these traders inside the current building. Learn more @ the MoAF @ 48 Wall St Подробнее.
From 1921 to 2008, this building housed the American Stock Exchange and its earlier incarnations, the New York Curb Market and the New York Curb Exchange.
Site of NY's 1st City Hall. Originally erected in 1642 as city-run tavern before converted by Peter Stuyvesant into City Hall. Remnants from 1979 excavation still visible. Full site history here<LINK> Подробнее.
Oldest synagogue in continuous use in NYC. Designed by Henry Fernbach 1st prominent Jewish architect. On 8/28/98 5-alarm fire started by worker's blow torch almost claimed site. Full history via<LINK> Подробнее.
Constructed 1902 as stable for then JP Morgan partner George Bowdoin. Bulldog head on 3rd floor facade is reminder of home's past life as breeding business for fox terriers. Full site history via<LINK Подробнее.
Every president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has stayed here. 1973 NY Dolls played Halloween show. In 1998 comedy Coming To America Eddie Murphy received royal cleansing. Full site history via<LINK Подробнее.
Diving Eagle. Bronze statue dedication in 1963 attended by President JFK. Created by Italian-born sculptor Albino Manca who also designed Gate of Life in Queens Children’s Zoo. More info via<LINK>. Подробнее.
8 19'-ft tall slabs in 2 rows of 4 containing names, ranks & states of 4,601 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives in Atlantic Ocean during WWII. Dedicated 1959. More site info via <LINK> Подробнее.
Aka Marine Midland Bank Bldg / HSBC Bldg. Built 1967. Designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill. Plaza art by Isamu Noguchi. Site of 1969 bombing attack via 25 dynamite sticks. More history in blog <LINK> Подробнее.
Bronze sculpture by Spanish artist Luis Antonio Sanguino. Cast 1973 but not unveiled until 1983. Celebrates former port of entry for million of immigrants. More info in blog. <LINK> Подробнее.
Station formerly located within Bowling Green until moved in 1978. Structure dates to 1905. Designed by Heins & LaFarge (most famous for Cathedral of St. John the Devine). More info in blog. <LINK> Подробнее.
Bldg was originally built in 1928 by Abraham Lefcourt who built much of Garment District. Site was purchased in 1930 by the International Telephone and Telegraph Company. Full site history here<LINK> Подробнее.
Narrow, cobblestone path was developed by the Dutch in 1656. 1st paved street in NYC. Greek-Revival bldgs along street were all erected after Great NY Fire of 1835. More info in blog. <LINK> Подробнее.
On the Netherlands Monument is a sculpture showing Peter Minuit's purchase of Manhattan for 60 guilders. Today it would equate to approx $24USD. More info on this historic transaction in blog. <LINK> Подробнее.
Formerly named Legion Memorial Square before 1977 when became 1st public space in NYC named for an artist. Seven black steel sculptures titled "Shadows and Flags" by Nevelson. More info in blog.<LINK> Подробнее.
Don't miss the 3-story hand-painted murals in the Rotunda. Done by an Assistant Clerk from the Treasury Dept in 1937. Reginald Marsh was paid $.90/hr and $1,560 total for his efforts. More in our blog Подробнее.
Italian palazzo brownstone built in 1854. Originally HQ of Hanover Bank, then home to NY Cotton Exchange, private club & now restaurant. Home to Hugh Jackman in Kate and Leopold. More info in our blog Подробнее.
Formerly located in center plaza between Twin Towers. Miraculously survived events of 9/11. Created by artist Fritz Koenig in 1971. Weighs 45K lbs. Moved to Battery Park Mar-2002. More info in blog Подробнее.
Opened in 1837, Delmonico’s is be touted as birthplace of steakhouses. Devour Lobster Newburg, Baked Alaska, and huge cuts of meat at the place where J.P. Morgan once dined.
On 12/16/1835 a fire began in 5-story warehouse near this intersection. Thus began the worst fire in the history of NYC. It destroyed over 50 acres of land and 500-700 buildings. More info in our blog Подробнее.
Completed in 1923 as the HQ of AT&T (who remained here until 1984). Exterior has 198 Doric columns. Building maintains the highest usage of marble of any building in NYC. More info in our blog Подробнее.
33-story Gothic Revival building dating to 1910. Features no setbacks because erected prior to law requiring so in 1916. Was one of first condo conversions in Financial District. More info in our blog Подробнее.
This limestone fortress is former HQ of JP Morgan. Site of Wall St Bombing in 1920. Check out shrapnel damage (still visible on exterior) to the left of front door (if facing it). More via our blog Подробнее.
Former site of Tontine Coffee House, NY Stock Exchange & Regent Wall St Hotel (when Manchurian Candidate remake filmed). Greek Revival structure. Ionic columns carried in via oxen. More info via blog. Подробнее.
Did you know upon completion in 1902, the Flatiron was one of the tallest buildings in the city and the only skyscraper north of 14th Street.
Peer into the lobby and be prepared to be impressed by the grandeur. One of the oldest skyscrapers. NEW: You can finally take tours with architect's daughter http://woolworthtours.com/.
Up next, the 1913 neo-gothic Woolworth building, the tallest skyscraper in the world for its first 17 years. Admire it from outside, as the lobby is closed to the public. - Green Guide Editor
It's a BG New York City Secret! ALC's Andrea Lieberman says her husband introduced her to this cool spot where you can whisper in one corner of the room and hear it in the opposite corner.
A great time to visit the top of this skyscraper is 30 minutes before sundown, when the sky displays an array of colors and you are able to see the lights coming alive all around NYC.
