Old Police Headquarters

The Old Police Headquarters in New York, United States is a historic monument that is open to visitors. It was the first headquarters of the New York City Police Department and the site of the department's first jailhouse. It is a Federal-style structure where George Washington, his wife and their entourage are said to have visited in 1790, and was in use until the year 1884. Today, the old building is full of artifacts and photographs depicting New York City's history. The headquarters, which is also known as the Municipal Building and the Nassau Stockade, are open to the public and free to visit. There is a tour guide who gives a detailed account of the building's past and its role in New York City's development. The building is a popular spot for photography, as the area provides ample background for different perspective shots. You are sure to get a great one for your album.