Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
J. P. Morgan
23 Wall Street-Trowbridge & Livingston, architects, 1913
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Photographed by Don Morfe, May 19, 1998
1. J. P. Morgan Marker
J. Pierpont Morgan’s influence was such that, during the Panic of 1907, he orchestrated everything from the rescue of individual banks and trusts to the bail-out of the New York Stock Exchange.
Acquiring “the Corner” for his bank’s new headquarters, in 1913, cost more per square foot than any other prior Wall Street real estate transaction—yet, in an age of skyscrapers, Morgan’s new home rose just four stories.
The intentionally unused space above testified to the company’s unprecedented wealth and power better than any new tower could have done.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 42.43′ N, 74° 0.644′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Financial District. It was on Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: J.P. Morgan Building (here, next to this marker); 1 Wall Street / 14 Wall Street (a few steps from this marker); Ohio Company of Associates (a few steps from this marker); Wall Street Palisade (a few steps from this marker); Let Freedom Ring (a few steps from this marker); On this site in Federal Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wall Street Journal (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. City Hall to U.S.Capitol / Money Men / Nassau Changes Scale
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 19, 1998
2. J. P. Morgan Building
More about this marker. This marker has been replaced by a new version with the title J. P. Morgan Building.
Also see . . .
1. The 1914 J. P. Morgan & Co. Building. "Daytonian In Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Lost Drexel Building -- Broad and Wall Streets. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry on the former building on the site. (Submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Library of Congress
3. J. P. Morgan
Bain News Service - George Grantham Bain Collection.
Internet Archive
4. John Pierpont Morgan
“John Pierpont Morgan, the Field Marshal of Industry. His wonderful grasp of public affairs is marvelous. His hand can be seen in schemes that reach around the globe. Like Alexander, his plans of conquest embrace the entire world, but where the Grecian conqueror drew the sword, the American draws his check. It is rumored that he is endeavoring to form the thrones of Europe into a Trust, with offices in a Broadway skyscraper.” – Thomas Fleming
Cartoon from Around the Capital with Uncle Hank by Thomas Fleming, 1902.
Cartoon from Around the Capital with Uncle Hank by Thomas Fleming, 1902.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2000
5. The entire "J.P. Morgan" Heritage Trail wayside
Photographed by Larry Gertner, December 2018
6. The later "Exploring Lower Manhattan" version
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on April 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
