Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Stock Exchange
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. New York Stock Exchange Marker
This central market place for the purchase and sale of securities was founded in 1792 by merchants who met daily beneath a buttonwood tree that grew nearby. Completed in 1903 from designs by George B. Post, sculptors of Pediment Group were J.Q.A. Ward and Paul W. Bartlett.
Erected by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 40° 42.403′ N, 74° 0.667′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broad Street south of Wall Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Latin School of New Amsterdam (a few steps from this marker); Fearless Girl (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named New York Stock Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Let Freedom Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); J.P. Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J. P. Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Wall Street Palisade
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Other markers no longer nearby. Lords Canal (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); City Hall to U.S.Capitol / Money Men / Nassau Changes Scale (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . The Lost New York Stock Exchange Bldg - 10 Broad Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry on the previous building. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. New York Stock Exchange Marker
Marker is located in a restricted area that is off limits to the public.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. New York Stock Exchange Marker
Marker is seen here at the bottom center of the photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. New York Stock Exchange
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
