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The average visit to Federal Hall takes about 45 minutes.

Federal Hall — New York City region

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This neoclassical masterpiece on Wall Street witnessed pivotal moments in American history, including George Washington's presidential inauguration and the First Congress's convening. The current structure, built in 1842, replaced the original 1789 Federal Hall and now houses a museum celebrating the nation's founding ideals and constitutional origins. Step inside to stand where the foundations of American democracy were literally debated and decided.

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