New York Financial District and Ground Zero Art and Architecture Tour

Description: Join us for an exciting exploration of the art and architecture of NYC’s Financial District and Ground Zero! Our Build Tours event will take you on a journey through the stunning sights and structures that define this iconic neighborhood. Led by Dr. Ivan Shumkov, you’ll uncover the hidden gems and fascinating history of the area. This in-person event will meet at the SeaGlass Carousel, and continue walking along Broadway until reach the World Trade Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the art and architecture of New York with fellow enthusiasts!

At the southern tip of Manhattan, east and west sides of the island converge in the stunning eruption of sky scraping buildings, which define New York’s iconic skyline. In this tour, we will explore the dynamic contrasts of old and new in the city’s financial district by examining its distinctive architecture, which speaks to New York’s colonial past as well as showcases some of its boldest contemporary developments.
Famous buildings featured on this walking tour:

Battery Park, Various, 1990-now
New Amsterdam Plain and Pavilion, UN Studio, 2009
Trinity Church, 1846
Federal Reserve, York & Sawyer, 1924
Equitable Building, Graham & Associates, 1915
Federal Hall, Town & Davis, 1842
60 Wall St., Kevin Roche & John Dinkeloo, 1988
Woolworth Building, Cass Gilbert, 1912
Custom House, Cass Gilbert, 1907
Chase Manhattan, Gordon Bunshaft (SOM), 1960
Marine Midland Building, Gordon Bunshaft (SOM), 1967
Zuccotti Park, Cooper, Robertson & Partners, 2006
Fulton Station, Grimshaw, 2015
East River Waterfront, Shop Architects, 2011
Schemerhorn Row, Unknown, 1810-1812
Brooklyn Bridge, John Roebling, 1883
8 Spruce Street, Frank Gehry, 2010
9/11 Memorial, Michael Arad and Peter Walker, 2011
9/11 Museum, Snohetta, 2014
WTC1, David Childs (SOM), 2015
WTC3, Richard Rogers, in-process
WTC4, Fumihiko Maki, 2015
WTC7, David Childs (SOM), 2015
St. Nicholas Greek Church, Santiago Calatrava
Oculus Path Station, Santiago Calatrava