11 Wall Street
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| Name | 11 Wall Street |
| Caption | The building's neoclassical facade faces Broad Street. |
| Location | Financial District, Manhattan |
| Coordinates | 40, 42, 25, N... |
| Built | 1929–1932 |
| Architect | Trowbridge & Livingston |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Designation | New York City Landmark (1985) |
11 Wall Street, also known as the New York Stock Exchange Building, is a historic skyscraper located on Broad Street in the Financial District of Manhattan. Completed in 1932, it is globally recognized as the iconic headquarters of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), one of the world's largest stock exchanges. The building's imposing neoclassical facade and grand trading floor have made it a symbol of American capitalism and financial markets for nearly a century.
History
The site's history is deeply intertwined with the growth of American finance. Prior to the current structure, the New York Stock Exchange operated from several locations, including the famous Buttonwood Agreement signing at 68 Wall Street. The decision to construct a permanent, monumental headquarters was led by exchange presidents like E. H. H. Simmons during the economic boom of the late 1920s. Construction by the firm George A. Fuller began in 1929, coinciding with the Wall Street Crash of 1929, and was completed in 1932 amidst the Great Depression. The building has since witnessed pivotal events like the Black Monday crash of 1987, the September 11 attacks, and the 2008 financial crisis. It was designated a New York City Landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1985.
Architecture
Designed by the prominent architectural firm Trowbridge & Livingston, the structure is a prime example of neoclassical design applied to a modern skyscraper. The facade is clad in gleaming white Alabama marble, featuring a monumental colonnade of six Corinthian columns that support an elaborate pediment sculpted by J.Q.A. Ward and Paul Wayland Bartlett. The pediment's allegorical figures represent "Integrity Protecting the Works of Man." The interior is centered around the vast, multi-story Main Trading Floor, once filled with specialist posts. Other notable spaces include the expansive Board Room and the Visitors' Gallery, which overlooked the frenetic activity below. The building's design deliberately evokes the stability and grandeur of ancient Roman temples, such as the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus.
Role in the New York Stock Exchange
For decades, this address was the physical nerve center of global finance, housing the famed open outcry trading pits where floor brokers and market makers executed orders. Key ceremonies like the opening and closing bell were held here, often rung by notable figures from U.S. Presidents to corporate CEOs and celebrities like Muhammad Ali. The building contained the advanced telecommunication infrastructure and ticker tape systems that disseminated price quotes worldwide. Following the rise of electronic trading, most floor activity ceased, and the NYSE's corporate offices relocated. Today, the building remains a ceremonial and broadcast center for the exchange, which is now part of the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) conglomerate.
In popular culture
The building's iconic facade and symbolic power have made it a frequent backdrop in film and television. It is famously depicted in movies like *Wall Street* (1987), where Gordon Gekko proclaims "Greed is good," and its sequel *Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps*. It has appeared in disaster films such as *The Day After Tomorrow* and is often featured in news broadcasts by networks like CNBC and Bloomberg Television. The site is also a major tourist attraction, though public access to the trading floor has been restricted since the September 11 attacks. Its image is universally used in media as a visual shorthand for the stock market, Wall Street, and the financial industry at large.
See also
* New York Stock Exchange * Wall Street * Financial District, Manhattan * NYSE American * Nasdaq * Trowbridge & Livingston * Neoclassical architecture in New York City * List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan below 14th Street
Category:Buildings and structures on Wall Street Category:New York Stock Exchange Category:Skyscrapers in Manhattan Category:New York City Landmarks Category:Office buildings completed in 1932