56 Pine Street facts for kids
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56 Pine Street
(Wallace Building) |
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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(2013)
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 Location in Lower Manhattan
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 56-58 Pine St. Manhattan, New York City |
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| Built | 1893-94 |
| Architect | Oscar Wirz |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Part of | Wall Street Historic District (ID07000063) |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000848 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | August 28, 2003 |
56 Pine Street is a historic building in Manhattan, New York City. It was originally called the Wallace Building. This name came from its builder, James Wallace. The building is located at 56-58 Pine Street. It sits between Pearl and William Streets. This area is known as the Financial District.
The building was constructed between 1893 and 1894. Oscar Wirz was the architect who designed it. He used the Romanesque Revival style. This style was popular for its strong, castle-like look.
About 56 Pine Street
56 Pine Street is known for its unique design. The outside of the building is made from brick, stone, and terra cotta. Terra cotta is a type of baked clay.
Building Features
The building has several interesting features. It includes small columns called colonnettes. The windows are set deep into the walls. You can also see rounded archways over the openings.
The decorations on the building are very special. There are panels with flowers and unique carved faces. Experts say these carvings are "some of the finest Byzantine carving in New York." Byzantine art is an old style known for its detailed work.
Historical Importance
56 Pine Street has been recognized for its historical value. In 1997, it was named a New York City landmark. This means it is an important building that should be protected.
Later, in 2003, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. The building is also part of the Wall Street Historic District. This district was created in 2007. Being a "contributing property" means it helps make the historic district special.
See also
In Spanish: Wallace Building para niños
