Wall Street, Financial street in Manhattan, US
This financial corridor runs from Broadway to South Street in Lower Manhattan, home to the New York Stock Exchange and several banks. Neoclassical facades and Art Deco towers from the early decades of the 20th century line the narrow roadway between modern high-rises.
Dutch settlers built a defensive wall in 1653 to protect against raids and invasions, giving the future street its name. After independence the area grew into the center of American finance with the founding of the stock exchange in the late 18th century.
Bankers, brokers and tourists fill the street on weekdays while guides explain financial history and economic turning points. On weekends the area quiets down, and visitors can observe the architecture and monuments at a more relaxed pace.
Several subway lines stop nearby, including stations on Lines 2, 3, 4 and 5, providing easy access to the street. Most buildings are accessible during business hours, while the district becomes noticeably quieter and emptier on weekends.
A bomb attack on September 16, 1920 near the intersection with Broad Street killed more than 30 people and left marks on the stone walls still visible today. The scars were deliberately left unrepaired and serve as a silent reminder of the event.
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