Broad Street in the 19th Century

 

Since the 17th century, Broad Street was in the business area of the City of New York. The Exchange (Royal Exchange in the 18th century) was located near the foot of the street. Many buildings were destroyed by the Great Fire of 1776, during the Independence War.

In the early 19 century Broad Street was home of many commercial and financial institutions. About 1833, Broad Street was lit by gas. In the Great Fire of 1845, 177 buildings on Broad Street were destroyed, including the Delmonico's lodging house at 76 Broad Street.

 The first NYSE building was completed in 1865 at 10 Broad Street.

Asphalt pavement was laid down as of 1890 and, about the same year, the utility poles were removed and overhead wires were buried.

By the mid-19th century, a curb market of curbstone brokers was established on Broad Street. Unlisted, riskier and less profitable securities were traded on this outdoor market until 1921.

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