Wall Street

Street in New York

Introduction

History

• 📜 Dutch Origins: Originally known as Het Cingel, Wall Street was part of New Amsterdam in the 17th century.
• 🧱 The Wall: A wall was constructed in 1653 to protect the settlement from potential invasions.
• 📈 Buttonwood Agreement: In 1792, traders formalized their association under a buttonwood tree, leading to the creation of the New York Stock Exchange.
• 🇺🇸 Federal Hall: The site of George Washington's inauguration and the passing of the Bill of Rights.
• 💣 1920 Bombing: A powerful bomb exploded near Wall Street, killing 38 people and injuring 143.

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Landmarks

• 🏛️ Federal Hall: Built in 1833-1842, it was the site of George Washington's inauguration.
• 🏦 55 Wall Street: Originally the Merchants Exchange, later the United States Custom House.
• 🏢 14 Wall Street: A 32-story skyscraper with a 7-story stepped pyramid, originally the Bankers Trust Company Building.
• 🏛️ 23 Wall Street: Known as the 'House of Morgan,' it was the headquarters of J.P. Morgan & Co.
• 🏢 40 Wall Street: A 71-story skyscraper, also known as the Trump Building.

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Financial Institutions

• 🏦 New York Stock Exchange: The world's largest stock exchange by market capitalization.
• 🏛️ Federal Reserve Bank of New York: One of the 12 regional Reserve Banks in the Federal Reserve System.
• 🏢 NYSE American: An American stock exchange located in New York City.
• 🏦 New York Mercantile Exchange: A commodity futures exchange located in Lower Manhattan.
• 🏛️ Commercial Banks: Several major commercial banks have offices in the Wall Street area.

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Activities

• 🚶‍♂️ Walking Tours: Explore the historic streets and landmarks of Wall Street on foot.
• 🏛️ Museum Visits: Visit the Museum of American Finance to learn about the history of Wall Street.
• 📜 Historical Tours: Guided tours of Federal Hall and other historic sites.
• 📈 Stock Exchange Tours: Some tours offer a glimpse into the workings of the New York Stock Exchange.
• 🛍️ Shopping: Various shops and boutiques are located in the Financial District.

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Transportation

• 🚇 Subway: Multiple New York City Subway stations are located near Wall Street.
• ⛴️ Ferries: Ferry terminals provide access to and from Wall Street.
• 🚌 Buses: Several bus routes service the Financial District.
• 🚶‍♂️ Walking: The area is highly walkable, with many attractions within a short distance.
• 🚖 Taxis: Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available.

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