Wall Street Historic District (Manhattan) facts for kids
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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 |
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| 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.
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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:
- Bowling Green: This is a historic park. It is also a New York City Landmark.
- Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House: This grand building is at 1 Bowling Green. It is also a New York City Landmark.
- New York Stock Exchange Building: Located on Broad Street, this is where stocks are traded. It is a New York City Landmark.
- Federal Hall National Memorial: You can find this at 26 Wall Street. It is a very important historical site. George Washington was sworn in as president here. It is also a New York City Landmark.
- Trinity Church: This beautiful church stands at Broadway and Wall Street. It is a New York City Landmark.
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building: This building is at 33 Liberty Street. It is where a lot of the nation's gold is stored. It is also a New York City Landmark.
- Bank of the Manhattan Company Building: This tall building is at 40 Wall Street. It is also a New York City Landmark.
- Merchants Exchange Building: This historic building is at 55 Wall Street. It is also a New York City Landmark.
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:
- Delmonico's Building (56 Beaver Street)
- Cunard Building (25 Broadway)
- Standard Oil Building (26 Broadway)
- American Express Building (65 Broadway)
- City Bank Farmers Trust Building (20 Exchange Place)
- Irving Trust Company Building (1 Wall Street)
- Bankers Trust Building (14 Wall Street)
The unique street pattern of the district is also considered a New York City Landmark.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito histórico de Wall Street para niños
