As the 20th century dawned, the NYSE was firmly established as one of America’s preeminent financial institutions. It was also experiencing a sustained rise in trading volume. Trading in listed stocks had tripled between 1896 and 1899. It would nearly double again by 1901.
More space was clearly needed. So the Exchange invited eight of New York City’s leading architects to join in a competition to design a grand new building. Their instructions: The trading floor was to have more space, more light, and more convenience for the transaction of business.
The Exchange chose the neoclassic design of architect George B. Post. Today, the Exchange building is considered one of Post’s masterpieces and is a New York City and national landmark.
More space was clearly needed. So the Exchange invited eight of New York City’s leading architects to join in a competition to design a grand new building. Their instructions: The trading floor was to have more space, more light, and more convenience for the transaction of business.
The Exchange chose the neoclassic design of architect George B. Post. Today, the Exchange building is considered one of Post’s masterpieces and is a New York City and national landmark.
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