Designed by the architectural firm of Cross & Cross in the restrained style once known as “Modern Classic,” Twenty Exchange Place was completed in 1931. The stone-clad icon is among New York’s tallest buildings and remains one of the most prominent features of the lower Manhattan skyline. The steel-framed tower is sheathed in Granite and Limestone. At the time of completion, Twenty Exchange Place reigned as the fourth tallest building in the world, and the world’s tallest building with a stone façade. It is one of the era’s most noteworthy skyscrapers. Its glorious banking halls and superb Art Deco details remain intact after almost 90 years. Twenty Exchange is one of New York City’s most important landmarks.