Celebrated building structure of the Scribner Building was constructed in 1893. The building site was designed by eminent architect Ernest Flagg. The structure entrancingly exemplifies the Beaux Arts style of architecture. It successfully functioned as the corporate headquarters of the renowned publishing company, Charles Scribner's Sons Building. The site has been registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
New York Federal Gold Vault is one of the primary attractions of Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Situated in the bank's basement, this vault stores gold from all around the world, including foreign governments, businesses, and more. Visitors can take a tour of the facility, which has hundreds of thousands of gold bars, and marvel at the security measures set in place.
Greene Street
Greene Street is famous for five blocks of cast iron buildings that were built between the years 1869-95 and are now a part of the architectural heritage and famous locality called SoHo. Galleries, boutiques, art studios, residencies and shops abound in and around this street. Greene Street is also regarded as where it all began for SoHo. You can shop, eat, stay, drink to your hearts content here.
Located close to East River, Eagle Warehouse is part of Fulton Ferry District. Built in 1894, this building was designed by the architect Frank Freeman. It was formerly used as a warehouse to store items like fireproof vaults, silverware and furniture. In 1980, this red brick building was transformed into a residential complex. The building’s facade has an arched entrance, it features the company’s name Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company in bold letters. Those living in this building are blessed with breathtaking views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge.
