Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House
Completed early in the 20th century, the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. This beaux-arts treasure is ranked as one of the most significant historic buildings in GSA’s national inventory.
1 Bowling Grn (btwn Broadway & State St) New York , NY 10004 United States
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The Customs House was a major source of income for the nation, especially when almost every foot of waterfront property in Lower Manhattan was covered with docks. Learn more at the MoAF at 48 Wall St Read more
Completed in 1907, this Beaux Arts building housed U.S. Customs Service operations for the port of New York until 1973.
7-story Beaux-Art structure by Cass Gilbert . Current resident is Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Outside are 4 continent sculptures by Daniel Chester French. More info via our blog Read more
Free entry, interesting exhibition .
Don't miss the 3-story hand-painted murals in the Rotunda. Done by an Assistant Clerk from the Treasury Dept in 1937. Reginald Marsh was paid $.90/hr and $1,560 total for his efforts. More in our blog Read more
The building is beautiful. I love the green and red up/down lights for the elevators .
Cass Gilbert designed Customhouse for New York Harbor ; now part of the Smithsonian Institution
Free to enter, but not much to see
Beautiful night shot of the exterior of this building
This building is used to shoot Ghostbusters.
Check out the Belgium on the attic level of this building!
PHOTO: An enforcement official examines a false-heeled shoe used to smuggle marijuana in 1946, at the link! Read more
Use the entry marked Group Entrance
На улице стойка с подзарядками для мобильных телефонов и планшетов.
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The entrance is free - the museum is a part of Smithsonian. It's rather small but worth visiting! - Kay T
A pleasure! Courteous, efficient & on time - Corinne Pulitzer
Best kept secret! Fast, courteous, pleasant experience. Best NYC location! - JoAnne Kao
Cleanest, most efficient DMV I've ever been to with very friendly staff! Book an appointment online and you won't have to wait at all - Heather Li
Delegates dining room is incredible! Totally worth the visit and the price. Amazing view and everyday they have a different buffet from one of the member countries - Denis Figueroa
Second to none atmosphere. Casual , relax, no body cares about anything. Just enjoy the scene. Love it at the end of t afternoon! - Fabio
Oldest park in the city, as far as back as when it was still called New Amsterdam. - 𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜
Category Community and Government » Government Building
Place United States » New York » Financial District