The New York Produce Exchange.  Referred to as the "P.X.", the New York Produce Exchange ( shown here c. 1900 ) was the leading export market for wheat, cotton-seed oil, flour and lard. It gave its name to a form time charter party contract. The old building at 2 Broadway was considered an architectural masterpiece in its time, featuring an enormous skylighted hall. It was torn down in 1959 to make way for an office building.  [ Continued ]

REFERENCES:  N.Y. Produce Exchange,  Old time charter party contract form (for historical purposes only),  Skylighted hall,  Present day office building