all original and largely intact c. 1931 american antique oversized ornamental cast iron arch top elevator floor indicator plaque salvaged from the extant and historically significant city-bank farmers trust building. the heavy single-sided metal indicator plaque retains the original detachable cast bronze fanciful numbers fastened from the backside with diminutive nuts and screws. the medallion or plaque contains a detailed centrally located scallop motif with hole where the indicator arrow was originally mounted. two opposed floral motifs are positioned in each of the bottom corners. the elevator plaque was possibly fabricated by the john polachek bronze and iron company, long island city, ny. the iron has been brushed down to bare metal and sealed with a clear coat lacquer. the city-bank famers trust (now known as 20 exchange place), is a 59 story art deco style building located in downtown manhattan. the new york city skyscraper was built between 1930-31 for the newly merged national city bank of new york and the farmer's loan and trust company. the structure was designed by the notable architectural firm of cross and cross (1907-42), who was known as old new york city society's firm of choice for commercial buildings, churches, schools, mansions and many skyscrapers throughout manhattan (e.g., general electric building). although cross and cross described the building as having no particular architectural style, it was described at the time as being in the style then known as "modern classic", with minimal art deco ornamentation. originally designed in 1929 to be the world's tallest building with a pyramidal top and a budget of nearly ten million dollars, the great depression resulted in a greatly reduced or scaled back building. becoming new york city's fourth tallest building at the time of completion. despite being pushed down to the 27th tallest building in new york city, it is still among the most prominent buildings in the manhattan skyline. the cast iron floor indicator was likely removed when the building was partially converted to residential space (16th-57th floors). one available. 23 3/4 inches x 15 1/2 inches.