2. Some of the Most Storied Companies Have Been Headquartered at 40 Wall Street

40-wall-street-from-20-exchange-place-rooftop-nyc-jpg40 Wall Street, left, from the observation deck of 20 Exchange Place

Financial companies like Deutsche Bank, Manufactures Hanover’s Trust Company, Toronto Dominion Bank, Loeb, Rhodes & Co., Bache & Co., White, Weld & Company have all been headquartered at 40 Wall Street. The U.S. Navy had offices inside during World War II. Other companies include Western Union and Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

In 2016, Bloomberg News reported on the large number of “frauds, thieves, boiler rooms and penny-stock schemers” that have taken up residence in the building since it was bought by Trump, adding to the site’s fascinating history. It was also the headquarters of Trump University, and the lawsuit against the defunct education company will head to trial on November 28th.