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{{also|''For the mission in GTA III, see [[The Exchange (GTA III)]]. For the mission in GTA Vice City Stories, see [[The Exchange (GTA VCS)]].''}} | |||
[[File:TheExchange-GTAIV-northwards.jpg|thumb|390px|The Exchange at night, as viewed to the north from over neighboring [[Castle Gardens]].]] | |||
[[ | '''The Exchange''' is a neighborhood in southern [[Algonquin]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. It borders [[City Hall, Algonquin|City Hall]] and [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]] to the north by Calcium Street, [[Fishmarket South]] to the east by Albany Avenue, Barium Street and [[Union Drive East]], [[Castle Gardens]] to the south by the South Parkway and [[Castle Garden City]] to the west by [[Union Drive West]]. | ||
'''The Exchange''' is a neighborhood in southern [[Algonquin]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. It borders [[City Hall | |||
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Like much of Algonquin south of Topaz Street, Exchange is intended to lay host to a number of high-class organizations and retail outlets. In gameplay, however, the area boasts only one of two [[Perseus]] clothing stores in the city, as well as housing the offices of [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]]. A non-interactive [[Al Dente's]] restaurant is also based in The Exchange. | Like much of Algonquin south of Topaz Street, Exchange is intended to lay host to a number of high-class organizations and retail outlets. In gameplay, however, the area boasts only one of two [[Perseus]] clothing stores in the city, as well as housing the offices of [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]]. A non-interactive [[Al Dente's]] restaurant is also based in The Exchange. | ||
== | == Influences == | ||
The Exchange is evidently the in-game equivalent of [[wp:Financial District, Manhattan|Manhattan's Financial District]] in [[wp:New York City|New York City]]. In comparison to other districts in Algonquin, however, the Exchange's design in detail is less adherent to that of its real-life counterpart. While developers of the game have taken artistic liberties when designing and creating some of the district's buildings, elements of buildings from Manhattan's Financial District may still be visible if inspected in detail. | The Exchange is evidently the in-game equivalent of [[wp:Financial District, Manhattan|Manhattan's Financial District]] in [[wp:New York City|New York City]]. In comparison to other districts in Algonquin, however, the Exchange's design in detail is less adherent to that of its real-life counterpart. While developers of the game have taken artistic liberties when designing and creating some of the district's buildings, elements of buildings from Manhattan's Financial District may still be visible if inspected in detail. | ||
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* [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=55broadstreet-newyorkcity-ny-usa 55 Broad Street]. The top tier of the building is significantly shorten in the on-game rendition, and shares a similar black marble-clad base as [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=115383 80 Pine Street], just across the street from 55 Broad Street. | * [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=55broadstreet-newyorkcity-ny-usa 55 Broad Street]. The top tier of the building is significantly shorten in the on-game rendition, and shares a similar black marble-clad base as [http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=115383 80 Pine Street], just across the street from 55 Broad Street. | ||
* [[wp:Equitable Building (Manhattan)|104-124 Broadway]] (Equitable Building). 69 Exchange, at the northwest border with City Hall and Chinatown, is | * [[wp:Equitable Building (Manhattan)|104-124 Broadway]] (Equitable Building). 69 Exchange, at the northwest border with City Hall and Chinatown, is an adapted reproduction of the building, with similar but toned down setbacks on the facade on three sides of the building facing streets. As a result, 69 Exchange's tower does not follow the Equitable Building's "H" design, but one more like the letter "K". The building is further reused and placed in the eastern edge of [[Star Junction]] (with a "Brawls: Liberty City" frontage). | ||
* [[wp:One New York Plaza|1 New York Plaza]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM024-ONENEWYORKPLAZA.htm], redone as a single tower but otherwise similar in facade design. | * [[wp:One New York Plaza|1 New York Plaza]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM024-ONENEWYORKPLAZA.htm], redone as a single tower but otherwise similar in facade design. | ||
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* [[wp:17 State Street|17 State Street]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM004-.htm]. In comparison to its real-life inspiration, the game's rendition appears to feature additions on the facade and a less smoother profile. | * [[wp:17 State Street|17 State Street]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM004-.htm]. In comparison to its real-life inspiration, the game's rendition appears to feature additions on the facade and a less smoother profile. | ||
* [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM051-BANKOFNEWYORK.htm One Wall Street]. The GTA IV rendition appears to be similar to the building only by its facade design (as the game's rendition is not a tower, unlike One Wall Street) Even so, the game's rendition has a completely rearranged facade design, but certain features may still be easily indentified, such as vaulted and pointed windows, and limestone walls. Being adjoined to the 77 Water Street look-alike (see below), [[Tom Goldberg]]'s office at [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]] appear to extend into the One Wall Street replica, as evidenced by the position of his office windows. | * [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM051-BANKOFNEWYORK.htm One Wall Street]. The GTA IV rendition appears to be similar to the building only by its facade design (as the game's rendition is not a tower, unlike One Wall Street) Even so, the game's rendition has a completely rearranged facade design, but certain features may still be easily indentified, such as vaulted and pointed windows, and limestone walls. Being adjoined to the 77 Water Street look-alike (see below), [[Tom Goldberg]]'s office at [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]] appear to extend into the One Wall Street replica, as evidenced by the position of his office room's windows. | ||
* [[wp:23 Wall Street|23 Wall Street]], which in-game rendition is featured ''twice'' in two locations. One, located in the inner areas of the district, is significantly redesigned to fit into a lot where one side is curved. While the real-life building stands on its own, the in-game renditions serve as foundations for taller skyscrapers. | * [[wp:23 Wall Street|23 Wall Street]], which in-game rendition is featured ''twice'' in two locations. One, located in the inner areas of the district, is significantly redesigned to fit into a lot where one side is curved. While the real-life building stands on its own, the in-game renditions serve as foundations for taller skyscrapers. | ||
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* [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM028-77WATERSTREET.htm 77 Water Street]. Largely similar to the game's rendition by its facade, but otherwise is different in terms of structural form. The base of the building houses the [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]] legal firm. | * [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM028-77WATERSTREET.htm 77 Water Street]. Largely similar to the game's rendition by its facade, but otherwise is different in terms of structural form. The base of the building houses the [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]] legal firm. | ||
* [[wp:Downtown Athletic Club|Downtown Athletic Club]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM063.htm] (20 West Street (formerly 19)) and the adjoining 21 West Street. The game's rendition of 20 West lacks its majestic Art Deco grand entrance, instead opting for a more generic base design based on 20 West's rear. The base of the building | * [[wp:Downtown Athletic Club|Downtown Athletic Club]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/LM/LM063.htm] (20 West Street (formerly 19)) and the adjoining 21 West Street. The game's rendition of 20 West lacks its majestic Art Deco grand entrance, instead opting for a more generic base design based on 20 West's rear. The base of the building contains an [[Al Dente's]] restaurant. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
The [[Subway in GTA IV|Liberty City Subway]] | The [[Subway in GTA IV|Liberty City Subway]] has a station, [[Castle Gardens LTA|Castle Gardens]], along the neighborhood's southern border. The stop is served at all times by the [[Algonquin Outer Line]]. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left;" widths="160"> | |||
<gallery> | File:TheExchange-GTAIV-westwards.jpg|Typical cityscape of The Exchange, seen here along Amethyst Street from the eastern end in GTA IV. | ||
File:Perseus-GTAIV-TheExchange-exterior.jpg|Exchange's [[Perseus]] in GTA IV. | |||
File:Goldberg,Ligner&Shyster-GTAIV-exterior.jpg|Main entrance of [[Goldberg, Ligner & Shyster]] in GTA IV. | |||
File:TheExchange-GTAIV-stockexchange.jpg|The building in The Exchange in GTA IV that bears a likeness to the [[wp:New York Stock Exchange|New York Stock Exchange]] building. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{location | |||
| Centre = The Exchange | |||
| East = [[Fishmarket South]] | |||
| South = [[Castle Gardens]] | |||
| West = [[Castle Garden City]] | |||
| Northwest = [[City Hall, Algonquin|City Hall]] | |||
| North = [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]] | |||
}} | |||
{{Algonquin neighborhoods}} | {{Algonquin neighborhoods}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Areas in Algonquin]] | ||