Gallatin Bank Building, Historical bank building in Financial District, Manhattan, US
The Gallatin Bank Building was a six-story structure at 40 Wall Street featuring limestone and sandstone facades with Italian Renaissance design elements. The building served as headquarters for multiple banking operations before its demolition in 1929.
The structure was constructed in 1887 by architectural firm Cady, Berg & See as a prominent fixture in Lower Manhattan's financial district. Its demolition in 1929 cleared the way for significant redevelopment of the area.
The building marked how the Manhattan Company evolved from a water supply company into a banking powerhouse that influenced New York's financial system. This transformation reflected broader changes in how business operated in the city during that era.
The site is located in the Financial District and is easily accessible by public transit, with multiple subway stations nearby. Visitors can explore the area during daytime hours when the neighborhood is most active.
The site became home to one of the most ambitious skyscrapers of its era, briefly holding the title of world's tallest building. This 927-foot structure completed in 1929 marked a moment of intense architectural competition in New York.
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