Federal Hall, National Memorial in Wall Street, Manhattan, United States.
Federal Hall is a national memorial at 26 Wall Street in Manhattan, marked by its facade of Tuckahoe marble and a row of Doric columns. Inside, a round hall with a tall dome forms the center of the building, surrounded by rooms that now hold exhibition items.
The first structure on this site was completed in 1703 as a city hall and later became the stage for the first presidential inauguration in 1789. The current building replaced the old one in 1842 and served first as a customs house, then as a subtreasury until 1920.
The structure transformed from a customs house to a subtreasury building, holding seventy percent of the federal government's financial reserves by the early 1900s.
Admission is free, and visitors can explore the exhibits without a reservation, with the museum open on weekdays. The columned hall offers a quiet place for a short break in the middle of the busy financial district.
A bronze statue of George Washington stands in front of the building at the spot where he took his oath in 1789. The statue was unveiled in 1883 and shows him with outstretched hand as if still speaking the oath today.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: May 26, 1842
Architects: John Frazee
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Made from material: tuckahoe marble
Part of: Wall Street Historic District
Website: https://nps.gov/feha
GPS coordinates: 40.70720,-74.01030
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04
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