Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Cotton Exchange
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 14, 2018
1. The Cotton Exchange Marker
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 and three-story windows, affording natural light, fresh air, and giving commanding views of the ships that carried King Cotton into New York City. The barrel vaulting of the lobby was designed by the famous Gustavino Tile Company, and Barber’s bold geometric symbols for cotton adorn the building. In 1984 the Cotton Exchange was the first major building in the Financial District to be converted into residential use as a co-op and it is now in The National Register of Historic Places.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 40° 42.293′ N, 74° 0.573′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of William Street and Stone Street, on the right when traveling north on William Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Hanover Square, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden (a few steps from this marker); India House / British Memorial Garden in Hanover Square
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 4, 2021
2. The Cotton Exchange Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 17, 2018
3. The Cotton Exchange
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on April 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
