Exterior Photographs Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York
ca. 1976
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Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House was constructed in the early 20th century. This beaux-arts masterpiece was built to house New York’s United States Custom Service to assess and collect duties and taxes on imported goods in one of the nation’s most prosperous ports.
The Four Continents Statues at the building’s entrance represent Asia, America, Europe, and Africa and are prime examples of the City Beautiful movement and national pride during the early 20th century. The National Historic Landmark currently houses the National Archives at New York City, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York among other Federal agencies.
The Four Continents Statues at the building’s entrance represent Asia, America, Europe, and Africa and are prime examples of the City Beautiful movement and national pride during the early 20th century. The National Historic Landmark currently houses the National Archives at New York City, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York among other Federal agencies.
These photos of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City, NY are part of materials from the U.S. Custom House Nomination Form for National Historic Landmark status.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 75315846
Full Citation: Exterior Photographs Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, New York; ca. 1976; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: New York; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/exterior-photographs-alexander-hamilton-us-custom-house-new-york, March 27, 2025]Activities that use this document
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