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   Why is Wall Street called the Financial District?

   • Most people think of Wall Street when they hear the words Financial District. They’re not wrong. However, Wall Street was named after a wall built at its location in 1653 to separate the British and Dutch neighbors. Eventually, the wall came down in 1699. Since then, Wall Street is known as the center of the Financial District.

   The New Yorker’s Guide to Wall Street & The Financial District

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   What is the Financial District?

   • As the name describes, the Financial District (or FiDi, as it is known to some) is the business heart of NYC. It’s home to hundreds of offices and the headquarters of many major financial institutions. During the weekdays, especially rush hour, the sidewalks are busy, bustling epicenters full of professionals making their way to work.

   What Is the Financial District in NYC? A Traveler's Guide

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   Where is the Financial District in Manhattan?

   • And since the Financial District is below 14th Street, the neighborhood is considered to be in Lower Manhattan. So where’s downtown? In Manhattan, there isn’t really a “downtown.”

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   How big is the Financial District in New York City?

   • Geographically, the Financial District is almost 290 acres, from the edge of Battery Park up to the Brooklyn Bridge/Chambers Street. It encompasses areas like Wall Street and the World Trade Center but excludes Battery Park and Battery Park City.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Financial_District,_ManhattanFinancial District, Manhattan - Wikipedia

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   Although the term is sometimes used as a synonym for Wall Street, the latter term is often applied metonymously to the financial markets as a whole (and is also a street in the district), whereas "the Financial District" implies an actual geographical location.

   • Borough: Manhattan
   • Country: United States

   • City: New York City
   • State: New York

3. www.thewallstreetexperience.com › blog › what-is-theWhat Is the Financial District in NYC? A Traveler's Guide

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   Dec 12, 2021 · But have you ever wondered, What is the Financial District? How big is it? Where does it begin and end in Lower Manhattan? And why is it called the Financial District? Well, this post will answer all of those questions and more as we define the Financial District — as well as Wall Street, Lower Manhattan and downtown NYC. The Financial District

4. sarahfunky.com › new-york-city › 2020/09/05The New Yorker’s Guide to Wall Street & The Financial District

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   Sep 5, 2020 · The Stock Exchange Started in the Financial District under a tree. Most people think of Wall Street when they hear the words Financial District. They’re not wrong. However, Wall Street was named after a wall built at its location in 1653 to separate the British and Dutch neighbors. Eventually, the wall came down in 1699.

5. www.compass.com › nyc › financial-districtFinancial District NYC Neighborhood Guide - Compass

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   The financial district: A bustling hub for business and commerce. The Financial District is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Manhattan, and the pulse of our nation’s financial markets.

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6. loving-newyork.com › financial-district-nycTOP 17 Things to Do in the Financial District NYC

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   Aug 30, 2021 · In New York’s Financial District, important historic sites like Trinity Church meet modern attractions like the famous Oculus. This is exactly what makes the Financial District so appealing. It used to be a business district, but today it offers a great mix of bars, restaurants and hotels .

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7. www.nytimes.com › 2015/08/09 › realestateThe Financial District: A Neighborhood With Two Faces

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   Aug 5, 2015 · The Financial District, by one common definition, is the section of Lower Manhattan roughly bounded by Chambers Street and the Brooklyn Bridge to the north and the...

8. www.nyc.com › visitor_guide › financial_districtFinancial District New York City.com : Profile

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   The financial hub of the United States, the seat of New York City government, and home to some of New York's oldest buildings, the Financial District has an illustrious history. 17th century settlers began building here, and given the many seafarers ... more