Nassau Street from Wall Street

Nassau Street, looking north from Wall Street. The neoclassic Sub-Treasury building is partially depicted to the right. Illustration published in the New York Illustrated, 1869, by D. Appleton & Co.

Nassau Street was laid out in the 17th century. In the 18th century the Middle Dutch Church and the Brick Church were erected. In the 19th century, it developed as a business street, with several stores and office buildings, beginning in Wall Street and ended at the Printing House Square.

The utility poles and overhead wires were removed by 1890.