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New York Stock Exchange
Built in 1903 and reminiscent
of a Roman temple, the façade of
this 17-story edifice is appropri-
ately monumental for the building
at the center of the U.S. economy.
The figures on the pediment
represent Commerce. “Black
Thursday,” the start of the Depres-
sion, began here in 1929
(see p73)
.
Top 10 Churches and
Temples
Zion St. Mark's Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church
Built in 1888, it is a reminder of
the Upper East's German past.
d
339 East 84th Street
•
Map F5
St. George's Ukrainian
Catholic Church
A contemporary church built
in Byzantine style. d
30 East
7th Street
•
Map M4
St. Nicholas Russian
Orthodox Cathedral
Five onion domes mark this
Russian Baroque church. d
15
East 97th Street
•
Map E4
St. Sava Serbian
Orthodox Cathedral
Byzantine windows were
added to this 1856 church.
d
15 West 25th Street
•
Map L3
U.S. Custom House
One of the city's best Neo-
Classical buildings, this eight-story
structure, built in 1907, features an
elaborate mansard roof and fine
sculptures, including four by Daniel
Chester French. A 1927 nautical
mural by Reginald Marsh adorns
the huge, oval rotunda
(see p74)
.
St. Vartan Armenian
Cathedral
The goldleaf dome was inspired
by the churches of Armenia.
d
630 2nd Avenue
•
Map K4
St. Elizabeth of
Hungary Church
This Neo-Gothic church has a
painted vaulted ceiling. d
211
East 83rd Street
•
Map F4
Greek Orthodox Cathe-
dral of the Holy Trinity
Built in 1931 in Byzantine style
as the seat of the Diocese.
d
319 East 74th Street
•
Map G5
Temple Emanu-El
The world's largest syna-
gogue was built in 1929.
d
1
East 65th Street
•
Map G4
First Chinese
Presbyterian Church
The stone sanctuary dates from
1819.
d
61 Henry Street
•
Map P5
Islamic Cultural Center
Ninety bulbs hang by brass
rods from the dome.
d
1711
3rd Avenue
•
Map E4
New York Public Library
This white marble, 1911
Beaux Arts edifice is magnificent
inside and out. Imposing stair-
ways, terraces, and fountains
inspire awe; Periodicals Reading
Rooms invite repose. Events and
talks are held here
(see p124)
.
Grand Central Terminal
Resplendent after restora-
tion, this public facility from 1913
is remarkable for its beauty; the
soaring main concourse is suf-
fused with natural light. Of note
is the vaulted ceiling of cerulean
blue, decorated with twinkling
constellations
(see p123)
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