The Famous New York Stock Exchange the bb calls it a "Temple" No longer open to visitor's because of 9/11 but it doesn't scar anyone, the area was flooded with tourists. This is Classic architectue1903 well known for all important building at that time.(bb70) It was formally organized in1817!
Federal Hall , where George Washing took his oath for president1789is another free,cool hide away.One of the treasury vaults was open for display. My favorite was the fire place with George Washington's picture above it.There is a visitor center with an abundance of information pamphlets and such about events the national parks and New York Harbor.
St.Paul's chapel was next this is Manhattans oldest colonial church. It was built because of an overflow of worship from the Trinity Church .It was a church that British offices used to worship.It survived a fire of 1776 where water had to be carried from the Hudson River.Historians say this might be the beginning of New York City's thirst for water, but that's another story (LiQuid Assets).It was also a refuge for workers of ground zero. the burial grounds in the back for the church were peacefuland show wear and tear of a time and of beauty and history.
China Town,small streets busy people plenty of shops selling Asian wares and cheap souvenirs. Restaurants line the streets along with the aromatic smell of seafood and decaying trash. To the north is a historic area that was once a Jewish ghetto now a mix of synagogue sand Chinese inhabitants.The aura and food are enough to entice and visitor.(bb 196) China town remains poor and a hub for illegal sweat shops and immigration. Its also a great place to shop for almost anything including faux bags and clothing.
I especially like the Church of Transfiguration for obvious reasons once a Zion Episcopal Church now a Roman Catholic church with masses in Cantonese,Mandarin and Englishbb112)
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