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The 21-story neo-classical office tower was constructed in 1916-1917 for the American Express Company, to the design of James L. Aspinwall, of Renwick, Aspinwall & Tucker at an estimated cost of $1 million... This site had been the location of American Express headquarters since 1874: by the time the company purchased the property in 1903, it was one of the largest financial institutions in New York City. During its years in this building, American Express emerged dominant in foreign express and financial services, grew into one of the world's leading travel-related organizations, and launched its credit card in 1958. The building was also the headquarters over the years of other prominent firms, including investment bankers J. &W. Seligman & Co. (1941-74) and the American Bureau of Shipping, a maritime concern (1977-86),... The building was opened in April 1917. In December, 1995, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the American Express Company Building as a..

Primary location: New York United States