Two Rivals Started 3 of New York’s 10 Oldest Companies!

Which company is the oldest in New York City? Ask a banker, and you'll get one answer. Ask a historian, and you'll get another. In this video, we count down the 10 oldest companies founded in New York City that are still operating today, from Brooks Brothers to a bank started by Alexander Hamilton. Along the way: a water company that was secretly a bank, a rivalry between Hamilton and Aaron Burr, a law firm that just merged after more than 200 years, and a surprising twist at the top of the list. If you like the hidden origins of famous companies, subscribe for more stories like this. Which one deserves the title of oldest, the bank or the print shop? Tell me in the comments. #NYCHistory #BusinessHistory #WallStreet