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

Bank of New York Corner Stone

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 3, 2024

1. Bank of New York Corner Stone Marker

Inscription. This Corner Stone of
the
Bank of New York
was laid June the 22.d 1797
by Gulian Veprlanck Esq.
the President
Geo. Doolett Architect

Erected 1797 by Bank of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1797.

Location. 40° 42.393′ N, 74° 0.578′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is at the intersection of Wall Street and William Street, on the right when traveling west on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Wall St, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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distance of this marker: 48 Wall Street / 40 Wall Street (a few steps from this marker); Bank of New York & Trust Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 55 Wall Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 40 Wall Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Hall National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 55 Wall Street / 20 Exchange Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission of Our Lady of Victory Church (within shouting distance of this marker); On this site in Federal Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Andries Rees’s Tavern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Federal Hall National Monument (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Bank of New York Corner Stone. Founded by Alexander Hamilton

Additional keywords. Alexander Hamilton

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2024. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 39 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 11, 2024. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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