Manhattan · NYC landmark
Barclay-Vesey Building
140 West Street · Manhattan, New York City
An early skyscraper shaped around telephone exchanges, with visible ornament recalling the former Washington Market.
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NYFE Summary
Telephone exchanges and offices shared this building when New York Telephone brought six central offices together. The equipment and staff required a much larger home than an ordinary office block.
Look for fruit, vegetables and animals in the stone ornament near street level. They recall Washington Market, the produce district that previously occupied this part of the waterfront. The broad lower floors rise into a stepped tower.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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