Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building, Federal Reserve Bank in Financial District, Manhattan, United States
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Building is a 22-story administrative structure in Manhattan's Financial District with limestone and sandstone facades in Renaissance Revival style. The building stretches between Liberty Street and Maiden Lane, featuring ornamental details and a robust construction that anchors this section of the neighborhood.
Construction began in 1919 after architects York and Sawyer won a design competition, with the building completed in 1924. This structure became a physical hub for managing the nation's financial system during a transformative period in American history.
The fortress-like design communicates strength and security to visitors walking past on the street. This approach to building architecture reflects how financial institutions wanted people to feel about money and banking during the early 20th century.
Visitors should expect security screening procedures upon arrival that may take time to complete. Comfortable shoes are recommended since tours involve walking through multiple hallways and levels of the building.
Beneath the building lies a vault filled with gold bars embedded deep into Manhattan bedrock far below street level. This hidden storage distinguishes this location from other financial buildings and makes security a tangible physical reality of the place.
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