Financial Center of the United States By 1885, the date of this lithograph, New York City was a major center of manufacturing, banking, and commerce. The city's natural deepwater harbor and the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 together made it the most important shipping and trading gateway to the United States. Financial institutions, including banks and investment companies, set up their headquarters in the city during the early 1800s. Today, the city's financial district includes the famous World Trade Center and Wall Street, home of the New York Stock Exchange.
Stock Certificate from the 19th Century
This photo shows a stock certificate issued in 1863 by the Octoroon Gold and Silver Mining Company of Nevada. The certificate indicates that its bearer owns 1000 shares of stock in the company, each valued at $100.
American Stock Exchange
The American Stock Exchange is one of the principal exchange houses in the United States. Founded in 1908, it was originally called the New York Curb Agency because of its origins on the streets of New York City. It was renamed in 1953.
New York Stock Exchange
The New York Stock Exchange, located at the corner of Wall and Broad streets in New York City, is the largest stock exchange in the United States. Brokers at the exchange trade billions of stocks, bonds, options, and financial futures each year.
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