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. Read more.
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 Read more.
Erected in 1901 in a Beaux-Arts style. Contains six two-story Ionic columns with a steep mansard roof with dormers. Current tenant is Int'l Commercial Bank of China. More info avail via our blog. Read more.
John Ericcson Memorial. Located near Castle Clinton. Ericcson holds a model of his famous USS Monitor ship mocked as a "cheese box on a raft." Statue erected 1903 (2nd version). More info via our blog Read more.
1st city park (1733). Created to allow Colonists to play a game called 9 pins. Look atop fence. Fence formerly had crown finials atop it; hacked off by colonists in 1766. More info avail via our blog Read more.
This ventilation shaft provides fresh air to the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel every 1.5 minutes. Structure also served as headquarters for "Men In Black" during the 1997 film. More info via blog. <LINK> Read more.
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 Read more.
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. Read more.
Delmonico's began in 1827 as a small cafe and pastry shop. Menu once contained 47 veal dishes. Exterior said to include pillars from Pompei. Located in 8-story 1891 Beaux Arts bldg. More in our blog Read more.
Port of entry 1892-1954. 40-50% Americans can trace their roots to ancestor who arrived here. 12-17MM people passed thru here. Less than 4% persons denied access due to illness. More info via our blog Read more.
Responsible for the creation of the modern day NYC skyscraper. When built in 1915 it cast NYC in a 7-acre shadow & created the 1916 Zoning Resolution to prevent a permanent blackout. More info in blog Read more.
1st US Capitol. Washington took his oath for presidency here. Seen in movies Ghost and Kramer vs. Kramer. Statue outside by John Quincy Adams Ward (see pediment on NY Stock Exchg). More via our blog Read more.
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. Read more.
This was Mr. Jefferson's final residency in NYC albeit for a short time (Mar-Sept 1790). It has here that he negotiated moving the US Capital to along the Potomac. More info on Jefferson in blog<LINK> Read more.
Constructed in 1719 of yellow brick imported from Holland. Originally named the Queen's Head tavern in an open jab at the British monarchy during the Revolution. Learn more about the site via our blog Read more.
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 Read more.
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 Read more.
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 Read more.
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> Read more.
Was developed in 1698 and was anglicized from its original Dutch name of Maagde Paatje. Received its name from wives (maidens) who formerly did their wash along a stream here. More info via our blog. Read more.
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 Read more.
Asia Sculpture (far left of entrance). By Daniel Chester French (designed the Lincoln Memorial). Figure in robes and headdress. 3 skulls under feet represent country's enslavement. More info in blog. Read more.
Africa Sculpture (far right of entrance). By Daniel Chester French (designed the Lincoln Memorial). Semi-nude/sleeping figure demonstrated perception of Africa as "sleeping nation." More info in blog. Read more.
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. Read more.
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 Read more.
Europe Sculpture (right of entrance). By Daniel Chester French (designed the Lincoln Memorial). Formal figure atop throne with royal crests on hem of dress as mark of monarchy. More info in blog. Read more.
Plaza formerly known as Jeanette Park after ship which sank in 1879. Today plaza contain 66 ft long & 14 ft tall green glass memorial to Vietnam Veterans. Dedicated in 1985. More info in our blog Read more.
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 Read more.
Trading room floor is located here (often confused with 11 Wall St). Facade adorned by flag (since 9/11) and pediment which was replaced when original marble version began to sag. More via our blog. Read more.
On May 17, 1792, 24 stock brokers came to an agreement to only trade amongst each other and formalize trading. This agreement, in essence, started the NY Stock Exchange. More info via our blog Read more.
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 Read more.
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 Read more.
Services are offered 24 hrs/day & 365 days/yr. Some 70K passengers a day and 21MM annually take advantage of this mode of transportation with an on-time performance of 96%. Read more via our blog. Read more.
Prior to its unveiling in 1886 the 1st site arriving immigrants saw was a sculpture known as the Coney Island Elephant. Auctions & prize fights were held to create a pedestal. More info via our blog. Read more.
A small Federal style red-brick building surrounded by skyscrapers. The site of the church is the former home of the 1st America-born saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Learn more on this site via our blog! Read more.
Oldest NYC surviving church. Removed all pews in 2007. Statue of St. Paul Apostle above entrance said to "come alive" at night. In rear cemetery is Bell of Hope rung every 9/11. More info via our blog Read more.
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. Read more.
19th Centry Gothic Revival church designed by Richard Upjohn in 1846 based on principles of designer of London's Parliament. Visitation is free. Cemetery contains 1186 graves. More info in our blog. Read more.
John Watts grave. Tallest memorial in cemetery. Watts was a former lawyer, US Congressman and the last Royal Recorder for the City of NY. More info in our blog. Read more.
William Bradford grave. Father of American Printing. Founded NYC's 1st paper in 1725. Date of birth is misstated on grave. Was actually 1663 (not 1660). More info in our blog. Read more.
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 Read more.
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 Read more.
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 Read more.
