Financial District

About Financial District

George Washington took the presidential oath in 1789 at the original Federal Hall. That building was demolished in 1812; the present structure opened as a customs house in 1842. A statue on its steps marks the approximate inauguration site.

The Broad Street Stock Exchange building and nearby Wall Street facades show the later financial district?s monumental architecture.

Places to explore

• Federal Hall National Memorial

  26 Wall Street

  The present building occupies the site of the earlier Federal Hall. Look for the Washington statue on the steps, and check National Park Service information before planning to enter.

  Read the NYFE place guide

• New York Stock Exchange

  Broad Street at Wall Street

  The columned Broad Street facade is an exterior architectural stop. View it from the public street and follow any posted pedestrian restrictions.

  Read the NYFE place guide

• 9/11 Memorial and Museum

  180 Greenwich Street

  The outdoor memorial is free to visit; the museum has separate ticketing and hours. Check the operator?s current visitor information and entrance instructions.

  Read the NYFE place guide

Planning a visit

The National Park Service lists the 4 and 5 at Wall Street for Federal Hall. Check MTA service changes before traveling and allow time for the walk between the Wall Street stops and the World Trade Center site.

The memorial and museum have separate visiting arrangements; check tickets and opening days before setting out.

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