Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Wall Street Journal

Historic Site in Journalism

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 10, 2015

1. The Wall Street Journal Marker

Inscription. 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 Journal grew from a trade paper of limited circulation to the only national daily business newspaper in the United States.

Erected 1977 by The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1889.

Location. 40° 42.44′ N, 74° 0.662′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Wall Street and Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1 Wall Street / 14 Wall Street (within shouting distance of this marker); J. P. Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); J.P. Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Let Freedom Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Company of Associates

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wall Street Palisade (within shouting distance of this marker); On this site in Federal Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Wall of New Amsterdam (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The 15 Wall Street building site is now a side entrance to the NYSE annex. The marker is on the far side of the post-9/11 building security and can only be viewed from a distance.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 23, 2018

2. The Wall Street Journal Marker

The marker is to the right of the doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on December 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.