Fulton Market Building, Historic market building in Financial District, New York, United States
The Fulton Market Building is a three-story brick structure with a corrugated metal canopy and distinctive gabled roof in Lower Manhattan. It displays classic features of 19th-century waterfront architecture that shaped the area's commercial identity.
The site was chosen in 1822 because it sat near Robert Fulton's ferry service, which had been connecting Manhattan and Long Island since 1814. The building quickly became a major hub for fish trading and other goods moving through the port.
The building reflects how New York holds onto its past as a port city while living in the present. Inside, you can sense the connection between old trading days and modern city life in the spaces around you.
The building sits in the South Street Seaport neighborhood and is easily reached on foot from other historical sites in the area. The district is well-connected with pathways and surrounded by shops and restaurants that make a visit convenient.
The structure appears on both the National Register of Historic Places and the New York City Register of Historic Places at the same time. This dual recognition is uncommon and highlights its importance in preserving American urban history.
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