Collection Highlights
Crash of '29 Newspaper
The headline from the October 25, 1929 edition of “Investment News” declared that the stock market crisis was over. However, the day that is now known as “Black Tuesday,” when the market bottomed out, occurred four days later. The anniversary of the “Great Crash” is observed on October 29.
The headline from the October 25, 1929 edition of “Investment News” declared that the stock market crisis was over. However, the day that is now known as “Black Tuesday,” when the market bottomed out, occurred four days later. The anniversary of the “Great Crash” is observed on October 29.
Crash of '29 Ticker Tape
The Museum’s collection includes two examples of ticker tape from the Crash of 1929. This length of tape shows the NYSE opening prices on October 29, 1929 and approximately the first 45 minutes of trading.
The Museum’s collection includes two examples of ticker tape from the Crash of 1929. This length of tape shows the NYSE opening prices on October 29, 1929 and approximately the first 45 minutes of trading.
Erie Railway Certificate
Certificate for 10 shares of stock in Jay Gould’s Erie Railway Company dated October 13, 1869 and signed by Gould as president.
Certificate for 10 shares of stock in Jay Gould’s Erie Railway Company dated October 13, 1869 and signed by Gould as president.
First Photograph of Wall Street
This picture, circa 1860s, is the earliest known photograph of Wall Street. Taken from a ship's deck looking west on Wall Street, Trinity Church towers over the neighboring buildings.
This picture, circa 1860s, is the earliest known photograph of Wall Street. Taken from a ship's deck looking west on Wall Street, Trinity Church towers over the neighboring buildings.
Great Crash Photograph
Crowds gather on the steps of the Sub-Treasury Building (Federal Hall) across from the New York Stock Exchange as the market plunges in October 1929
Crowds gather on the steps of the Sub-Treasury Building (Federal Hall) across from the New York Stock Exchange as the market plunges in October 1929
Standard Oil Certificate
This certificate for 250 shares of stock in the Standard Oil Company is issued to William Rockefeller and signed by John D. Rockefeller (president) and Henry Flagler (Secretary).
This certificate for 250 shares of stock in the Standard Oil Company is issued to William Rockefeller and signed by John D. Rockefeller (president) and Henry Flagler (Secretary).
United States Steel Bond
$100,000 bond, part of the $20 million worth issued to Andrew Carnegie in 1901 when U.S. Steel was formed as one of J.P. Morgan's outstanding corporate deals. This bond was paid, and then cancelled, by J.P. Morgan and Co. in 1913.
$100,000 bond, part of the $20 million worth issued to Andrew Carnegie in 1901 when U.S. Steel was formed as one of J.P. Morgan's outstanding corporate deals. This bond was paid, and then cancelled, by J.P. Morgan and Co. in 1913.
Wall Street Games
The Museum’s collection includes a variety of finance-themed board games from the 19th through 21st centuries. Several are on display in the “Art of Exchange” exhibition.
The Museum’s collection includes a variety of finance-themed board games from the 19th through 21st centuries. Several are on display in the “Art of Exchange” exhibition.
Washington Bond
This bond, dated Jan. 17, 1792, was owned and signed by George Washington while he was president. It is for $185.98 of Assumed Debt; interest was paid from Jan. 1, 1792. This was part of Alexander Hamilton's plan for liquidating the debt of the individual states and creating the national debt. Signed by Washington on the back, this is tangible evidence of George Washington's faith in his country and its future. It also features the first use of a dollar sign on a U.S. federal document.
This bond, dated Jan. 17, 1792, was owned and signed by George Washington while he was president. It is for $185.98 of Assumed Debt; interest was paid from Jan. 1, 1792. This was part of Alexander Hamilton's plan for liquidating the debt of the individual states and creating the national debt. Signed by Washington on the back, this is tangible evidence of George Washington's faith in his country and its future. It also features the first use of a dollar sign on a U.S. federal document.
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