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Wall Street Historic District
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Location Roughly bounded by Cedar St. and Maiden Ln., Pearl St., Bridge and S. William St., and Greenwich St. and Trinity Pl., New York, New York
Area 63 acres (25 ha)
Architect multiple
Architectural style Skyscraper, Classical Revival, et al.
NRHP reference No. 07000063
Added to NRHP February 20, 2007

The Wall Street Historic District is a special area in New York City. It includes parts of Wall Street and other streets nearby. This district is in the Financial District of lower Manhattan. It has 65 important buildings and one structure. The district covers about 63 acres.

The way the streets are laid out in this historic area is very old. It comes from the time when America was still the colonies. The streets look more like old European towns. They are not like the straight grid pattern found in most of Manhattan. Because of the tall skyscrapers, these streets create narrow "canyons." This is what makes the area so famous.

Exploring the Wall Street Historic District

The Wall Street Historic District is home to many famous buildings. These buildings are important because of their history and design. Many of them are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This means they are recognized as very important places in American history.

Famous Buildings in the District

Here are some of the well-known places you can find in the district:

Other Important Landmarks

Some other buildings in the district are listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places. These include the Trinity Building (111 Broadway) and the U.S. Realty Company Building (115 Broadway). Both are also New York City Landmarks.

Many more buildings in the district are recognized as landmarks by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. These include:

The unique street pattern of the district is also considered a New York City Landmark.

See also

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