Trinity Church is one of the most popular landmarks in New York City, and currently stands on Manhattan’s Wall Street. According to a New York Times article entitled, “The Church With the $6 Billion Portfolio” written by Jane Margolies, Trinity Church was created when “King William III” issued a “charter […] in 1697” (Margolies). The …
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Wall Street
Wall Street is probably one of the most well know landmarks of NYC. It was named for the long wall that ran down the Northern perimeter of the original Dutch colony. This street is the home of the stock exchange (founded in 1792) and of the Bank of New York, which was founded by Alexander …
Trinity Church
Trinity Church is a Gothic style church, with its churchyard originating in 1681. It was the center of a lot of conflict during the Revolution, the building was burned by the British at one point. Its graveyard is home to many famous American figures, such as Alexander Hamilton and Charlotte Temple (though who knows if …