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Architectural Drawing of the Sub-Treasury Building's Ground Floor in Federal Hall
- ca. 1900
Description
This undated drawing of the first floor of the Sub-Treasury Building at 26 Wall Street in New York City shows a building criss-crossed by iron railings, burglar proof vaults, and counters. The current structure was constructed as the Customs House in 1842. In 1862 Customs moved out and the Sub-Treasury was housed here until 1920.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Public Buildings Service.
National Archives Identifier: 1656626
Full Citation: Architectural Drawing of the Sub-Treasury Building’s Ground Floor in Federal Hall; ca. 1900; Records of the Public Buildings Service, Record Group 121. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/architectural-drawing-of-the-subtreasury-buildings-ground-floor-in-federal-hall/, April 1, 2026]
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