Historic Buildings - Top 10 New York City - page 83

New York Stock Exchange

Opened in 1903, the façade of this 17-story edifice is appropriately monumental for
thebuildingatthecenteroftheU.S.economy.Thefiguresonthepedimentrepresent
the “sources of American prosperity”. “Black Thursday,” the start of the Depression,
began here in 1929 (For further details see New York Stock Exchange ) .

U.S. Custom House

Oneofthecity'sbestNeo-Classicalbuildings,thiseight-storystructure,builtin1907,
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 ro-
tunda (For further details see U.S. Custom House ) .

New York Public Library

This white marble, 1911 Beaux Arts edifice is magnificent inside and out. Imposing
stairways, terraces, and fountains inspire awe; reading rooms invite repose. Events
and lectures are also held here (For further details see New York Public

Library ) .

Grand Central Terminal

This 1913 public facility is remarkable for its
beauty;themainconcourseissuffusedwithnat-
ural light and the vaulted ceiling is decorated
withtwinklingconstellations(Forfurtherdetails
see Grand Central Terminal ) .

Grand Central Station