BANKERS’ ROW: ARCHITECTURE AND FINANCE IN PHILADELPHIA
In the early years of the new Republic, Philadelphia was the nation’s financial capital, home to the first stock exchange (1790), the Bank of the United States, the US Mint, the first securities exchange, the first commodities exchange, and other early banking and insurance institutions. The epicenter of this activity was Chestnut Street in Old City, where important early institutions were housed in architectural treasures, ranging from Greek Revival “temples” to later brick and limestone buildings such as The Bourse Building and the US Customs House. Explore the history of this important part of Philadelphia by visiting notable architectural landmarks, visible evidence of Philadelphia’s early financial prominence.

Meet in Welcome Park at the corner of 2nd Street and Sansom Walk (map).

Free for children 10 and under accompanied by an adult.

Space is limited. Advance registration strongly recommended.

Questions? Email tours@preservationalliance.com or call 215-546-1146 ext. 4.