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Which walking route should you choose?
Allow roughly 60 to 90 minutes to walk and observe these landmarks, excluding visits and transport. This is editorial guidance, to adjust to your pace.
The stops are editorial suggestions from public spaces. Adapt them to closures, weather and your mobility. Indoor visits and waiting time add to the walk.
Plan your next stop: Open House New York 2026: dates and visits · Cultural events: plan visits and city walks
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What stands before you
At 26 Wall Street, Federal Hall is recognisable by its columns and George Washington statue. Observe it from the pavement without blocking the steps.
Sources: Federal Hall — heritage
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Its story
Washington took his oath on this site in 1789. The present building was completed in 1842 as a customs house.
Sources: Federal Hall — heritage · Federal Hall — sources
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Look at this
Look at the columns, pediment and statue in front of the façade. Distinguish the memorial from the building associated with the 1789 event.
Sources: Federal Hall — heritage
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What most people never learn
The building you see is not the one used for Washington's inauguration. The same site tells a story of successive uses, including a sub-treasury.
Sources: Federal Hall — heritage · Federal Hall — sources
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Take the city's stories with you
With Street Whisperer, open nearby discovery and choose a listed place. Listen to its story or ask a question. The trial includes 7 free visits and 7 free questions, once, without an account. New stories need a connection; coverage depends on local data.
Street Whisperer complements heritage discovery. The event organiser handles the programme, tickets and reservations.
Your questions, answered.
How long should you allow for this walk?
Allow roughly 60 to 90 minutes to walk and observe these landmarks, excluding visits and transport. This is editorial guidance, to adjust to your pace.
Can you follow this walk without attending the event?
Yes, the heritage landmarks can be observed from public spaces, subject to restrictions that day. Entry to a building follows its own rules.
Is Street Whisperer the official guide to Open House New York?
Street Whisperer complements heritage discovery. The event organiser handles the programme, tickets and reservations.
Check the details and explore further
Opening times and entry arrangements can change. Refer to the venues’ websites when planning your visit.
- Open House New York — programme
- Open House New York — access
- Federal Hall — heritage
- Federal Hall — sources
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