American Banknote Building
About this listing
Former currency minting company, now home to an arts and dance center
Place Details
Borough : BronxNeighborhood : Hunts Point
Place Matters Profile
From 1911 to 1986 the Banknote Building housed a minting company that printed foreign currency. This historic building is now home to BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, which includes artist studios, performance spaces and the innovative Arthur Aviles Typical Theater.
Nominations
Arther AvilesWhat makes this place important is its beauty and stately appearance. Built in 1911, it made banknotes for many countries. Its medieval looking tower can be admired from as far as Southern Boulevard.
