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The United States Custom House, sometimes referred to as the New York Custom House, was the place where the United States Customs Service collected federal customs duties on imported goods within New York City.
The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House (originally the New York Custom House) is a government building, museum, and former custom house at 1 Bowling Green, near the southern end of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States.
Aug 16, 2015 · The building on it's own is worth a visit. Once the Alexander Hamilton Custom House, it is still the most involved example of the Beaux-Art style of architecture. Designed by a man named Cass Gilbert, it is a masterpiece.
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Jan 9, 2024 · The monumental Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House sits prominently on Bowling Green at Manhattan’s tip. Bowling Green, the island’s first parade ground and park, was the site of the city’s first Custom House which burned down in 1814.
Jun 21, 2023 · Completed early in the 20th century, the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. This beaux-arts treasure is ranked as one of the most significant historic buildings in GSA’s national inventory.
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Sep 3, 2018 · Following this mission to create civic symbols, Cass Gilbert conceived the custom house as a gateway to the nation. From its triumphal arched entry, and honorific statuary, to the heraldic imagery on its facade, it was expressly designed to evoke a passageway into a walled city.
The current Greek Revival structure was the first building that was specifically constructed for the U.S. Custom House for the Port of New York. The Custom House previously had been located in Government House, a converted residence on Bowling Green.
