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

70 Pine Street

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000

1. 70 Pine Street wayside

Inscription.
No.70 Pine Street, among New York City’s finest Art Deco skyscrapers, owes its current luster to a meticulous restoration undertaken by its owner, American International Group, Inc. AIG, a worldwide insurance and financial services corporation, made 70 Pine its headquarters after buying it from the Cities Services Company.

Tallest Downtown skyscraper when completed in 1932 – only the Chrysler and Empire State went higher – 70 Pine Street was the last of the great pre-War downtown towers. Unlike the others, it brings to the skyline not just a spire, but its entire sender profile, which appears suddenly, framed by the long narrow streets. Up close, the tower is next to impossible to see – but its silhouette can be admired in an enormous scale model mounted in the main entrance.

Erected by Heritage Trails.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 42.39′ N, 74° 0.488′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Pine Street west of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Pine St, New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. The Mission of Our Lady of Victory Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 55 Wall Street/20 Exchange Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 90-94 Maiden Lane (about 300 feet away); Edward Livingston (about 300 feet away); Bank of New York & Trust Company Building (about 300 feet away); 48 Wall Street / 40 Wall Street (about 400 feet away); 55 Wall Street (about 400 feet away); George Clinton (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 70 Pine Street. The building is listed in the "AIA Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . 70 Pine Street. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

70 Pine Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 3, 2007

2. 70 Pine Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.