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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D0S_the-archaeology-of-the-stadt-huys-block_New-York-NY.html
The Archaeology of the Stadt Huys Block . . The Excavation of the Stadt Huys Block . The first large scale archeological excavation in New York City was conducted on this block in 1979-80. The excavation yielded important cultural material from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D0N_american-stock-exchange_New-York-NY.html
American Stock Exchange Building . Exploring Lower Manhattan . 86 Trinity Place, Starret & Van Vleck, architects, 1921, 1930 . . The American Stock Exchange traced its roots to the late 1790s. Throughout the 1800s, ambitious businessmen gather…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D0H_edgar-street-greenstreet_New-York-NY.html
Edgar Street Greenstreet . . This triangular greenstreet - a landscaped traffic island - stands at the southern juncture of Trinity Place and Greenwich Street a few blocks southwest of Trinity Church in lower Manhattan. It takes its name from th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D0E_birthplace-of-columbia-university_New-York-NY.html
Birthplace of Columbia University . . In 1752 Trinity Church gave a grant of land for a new college. . . On July 17, 1754, the first class of King's College, which was to become Columbia University, met in the schoolhouse of Trinity Church loc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CZG_the-wall-street-journal_New-York-NY.html
The Wall Street Journal. Historic Site in Journalism. . Charles H. Dow and Edward D. Jones first published The Wall Street Journal from a building here at 15 Wall Street on July 8, 1889. With a commitment to editorial excellence, The Wall Street…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CYQ_the-cotton-exchange_New-York-NY.html
The Cotton Exchange . . Built in 1923 by the well-known architect Donn Barber, this building was revolutionary in many ways. Instead of placing the trading floor at street level, Barber placed it at the top. He canopied it with a large skylight …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CYD_55-wall-street_New-York-NY.html
55 Wall Street. New York City Designated Landmark. . 55 Wall Street was designed by prominent Boston Architect Isaiah Rogers and constructed between 1836 and 1842. The façade of the original four-story, Greek Revival style building features tw…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CYC_55-wall-street-20-exchange-place_New-York-NY.html
55 Wall Street/20 Exchange Place. . . 55 Wall Street . Isiah Rogers, architect, `1836-14; . McKim, Mead and White, addition, 1910 . . The enormous Ionic columns supporting the lower level of the Merchant's Exchange at 55 Wall Street, each cut…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CWY_new-amsterdam-theatre-a-war-memorial_New-York-NY.html
New Amsterdam Theatre. Designated Landmark New York City. . Designed by the noted theater architects, Herts & Tallant, for producers Klan & Erlanger, the New Amsterdam opened on October 26, 1903, with a production of Shakespeare's (i)A Midsummer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CWV_57-stone-street_New-York-NY.html
57 Stone Street. . . Listed on the NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER this building was completed in 1837-1839. . . In 1903 architect C.P.H. Gilbert converted it into its current Neo-Dutch Renaissance style. . . Today the building is home to America…