1009--Wall Street, New York, N. Y., U. S. A.
- Containers:
- Waldsmith Collection - Box 1
- Creator:
- Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
- Language:
- English .
- Physical description:
- Stereographic view of Wall Street in New York City. A statue of George Washington at Wall and Broad Streets is by John Quincy Adams Ward. It was unveiled in 1883. Entitled "Taking the Oath as President," it stands in front of the Sub-Treasury Building which was the site of Federal Hall. The statue is 13-feet high and stands on 6 foot pedestal. Mounted on pink board. The publisher's imprint on the front of the card reads: Keystone View Company. Manufactures Publishers. Meadville, Pa., St. Louis, Mo., San Francisco, Cal., Toronto, Can., New York, N.Y., London, England. 1009--Wall Street, New York, N. Y., U. S. A. The reverse includes a description of the sculpture and the significance of the site on which it stands.
- Dimensions:
- 7 1/16 in. x 3 7/16 in.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.