Federal Hall facts for kids
Federal Hall was the first capitol building of the United States, and was the site where George Washington was inaugurated as America's first president in 1789. In 1700, it was built on Wall Street and named New York City Hall. It was renamed to Federal Hall when it became the capitol under the new United States Constitution.
In 1812, the building was demolished. A new customs house replaced it in 1842. In 1882, a bronze statue of President Washington was made and put in front of the steps. The new building officially became a landmark according to the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on 21 December 1965.
Images for kids
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In the Wall Street bombing of 1920, the Subtreasury received no damage.
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Main hall of the memorial
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Issue of 1957
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View from north
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The George Washington Inaugural Bible, on which Washington took his inaugural oath in 1789
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Brass relief of Washington kneeling in prayer
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Plaque commemorating the Northwest Ordinance and the establishment of the state of Ohio
See also
- In Spanish: Federal Hall
