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

Bank of New York & Trust Company Building

Designated Landmarks of New York

Bank of New York and & Trust Company Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 2, 2015

1. Bank of New York and & Trust Company Building Marker

Inscription.
This dignified Neo-Georgian skyscraper was constructed in 1927-29 to the designs of prominent architect Benjamin Wister Morris for the Bank of New York & Trust Company. Much earlier in 1796 The New York Bank & Trust Company was the first bank to erect a building on Wall Street thereby setting a precedent for the area's future development. This building is the bank's third constructed on the 48 Wall Street site. The elegantly detailed limestone structure was constructed when the banking industry led in the redevelopment of downtown Manhattan with impressive skyscrapers. The setback tower culminated in a federal-style cupola crowned by an American eagle and contributes a striking element to the skyline of lower Manhattan. In 2001 Swig Burris Equities and Macdonald & Cie completed a remodeling of the building's infrastructure bringing modern technologies, amenities and services to 48 Wall Street

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 40° 42.385′ N, 74° 0.562′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Wall Street, New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 48 Wall Street / 40 Wall Street (a few steps from this marker); 55 Wall Street (a few steps from this marker); Bank of New York Corner Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); 55 Wall Street / 20 Exchange Place (within shouting distance of this marker); 40 Wall Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission of Our Lady of Victory Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Hall National Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Hall National Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Andries Rees’s Tavern (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Bank of New York & Trust Company Building. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The Lost Bank of New York Building -- 48 Wall Street at William. Daytonian in Manhattan website entry (Submitted on January 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Erik Lander, April 5, 2012

2. Bank of New York and & Trust Company Building Marker

Secondary Bank of New York Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 2, 2015

3. Secondary Bank of New York Marker

This Corner Stone of
the
Bank of New York
was laid June the 22th, 1797
By Gulian Verplanck, Esq
the President
Geo. Doolett Architect

Bank of New York & Trust Company Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 27, 2018

4. Bank of New York & Trust Company Building Marker

Nearby, the "Exploring Lower Manhattan" marker from the Downtown Alliance. The Museum of American Finance mentioned has been gone since the site flooded in January 2018 and is looking for a new home.

48 Wall Street entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 27, 2018

5. 48 Wall Street entrance

A former entry to the Museum of American Finance. To the right, the United States Bank Branch cornerstone.

United States Bank Branch cornerstone, 1797 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 27, 2018

6. United States Bank Branch cornerstone, 1797

Former Bank of New York & Trust Company Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2002

7. Former Bank of New York & Trust Company Building

At this date, the NYLPF marker at the corner had not yet been installed. Due to indications of apparent damage to the wall, an earlier marker (possibly from New York Community Trust) had been clumsily removed.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 1,238 times since then and 142 times this year. Last updated on March 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 17, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 3. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 27, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on December 30, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.