New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
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New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
New York Stock Exchange trading. Banners and computer workstations on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Hundreds of traders operate here, buying and selling shares from brokers dealing in stock in the listed companies. The workstations were computerised in 1981. Photographed in the 1980s
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Media ID 9202317
© CAROL M. HIGHSMITH ARCHIVE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1900s 1980s Banner Busy Buying Carol M Highsmith Collection Commerce Commercial Computer Computerised Computerized Computers Economics Economy Finance Financial Motion Movement New York New York City North American Screens Selling Shares Stations Stock Market Stocks Time Lapse Trader Traders Trading Workstation Banners Brokers New York Stock Exchange Nyse Posts Slogan Slogans Stock Broker Stockbroker Stockbrokers Trading Floor Trading Post
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the bustling trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the 1980s. The image showcases a dynamic scene filled with banners, computer workstations, and hundreds of traders engaged in buying and selling shares. As brokers deal in stock from listed companies, these traders diligently navigate through the fast-paced world of finance. The photograph highlights an important milestone in financial history as it was taken shortly after the introduction of computerized workstations in 1981. This technological advancement revolutionized trading by streamlining processes and increasing efficiency. Amidst the sea of activity, we see men engrossed in their tasks, representing a snapshot of American commerce during this era. Their intense focus on screens and charts reflects both the gravity and excitement that permeate every corner of this iconic institution. The presence of various slogans adorning banners adds another layer to this historical moment. One banner boldly proclaims "the world puts its stock in us" symbolizing NYSE's position as a global leader shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Preserved within Carol M Highsmith's collection at the Library of Congress, this print offers a glimpse into a pivotal period for Wall Street – where human expertise intertwined with emerging technologies to drive one of America's most influential industries forward.
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