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

Wall Street Exists Because of the Seaport

— South Street Seaport Museum —

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 13, 2023

1. Wall Street Exists Because of the Seaport Marker

Inscription. With trade comes money, and New York merchants created a robust financial infrastructure to power their enterprises. Banks, insurance companies, and stock and commodities exchanges all grew up within blocks of South Street and this waterfront, eventually forming the Financial District that anchors Lower Manhattan. The trade that began right here at South Street created the Wall Street that exists today as a world financial capital.

Erected by South Street Seaport Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 42.341′ N, 74° 0.186′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. It can be reached from East River Greenway just east of John Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker can be found on Pier 16. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 South St, New York NY 10038, 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: America's Emporium (here, next to this marker); South Street's Markets (here, next to this marker); Forecastle Head (a few steps from this marker); High Water Mark (a few steps from this marker); Wavertree

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(a few steps from this marker); Ambrose (a few steps from this marker); Capstan (within shouting distance of this marker); Cargo Hatches (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Peking (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 13, 2023

2. Wall Street Exists Because of the Seaport Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.