Preservation 2030

Opening Night Reception

Friday, March 7, 2008
6-8pm

Federal Hall National Memorial

26 Wall Street at Broad Street
Manhattan

Join us for a cocktail reception in the rotunda at Federal Hall, a renowned site in Lower Manhattan where George Washington took the oath of office as the first US president. The original 18th-century edifice was the location of New York City’s first City Hall and later functioned as the first US Capital Building; it was demolished in 1812. Erected in 1842 as the first US Customs House, the current structure was designed by Town & Davis and remains one of New York City’s most striking institutional examples of the Greek Revival architectural style. It is located within the Wall Street National Register Historic District and today functions as a national monument commemorating its noteworthy predecessor. The evening will feature a short presentation on the recently listed Wall Street District by the Trust for Architectural Easements.

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