Federal Hall National Memorial
New York, NY 10005-1996
Phone: (212) 825-6888
- Cross Street:
- Nassau Street
- Directions:
- 4, 5 at Wall St.; J, M, Z at Broad St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Editorial Review for Federal Hall National Memorial – by David MacFadden
In Short
The 26 Wall Street address was a nesting ground for America's fledgling government. In a building designed to be New York's City Hall in 1700, Congress met to tally up the votes that gave George Washington the presidency. That building was razed in 1812, and today the Custom House, renamed Federal Hall National Memorial in 1939, stands in its footprint. Visitors can watch costumed park rangers give presentations on Revolutionary War culture, and take guided walking tours.
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Fun FactWall Street was originally named for a protective wall at the northern front of New Amsterdam; remnants of the wall are rumored to be buried beneath Federal Hall.
The ExtrasThe second US Custom House, at 1 Bowling Green, now houses the National Museum of the American Indian.
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