United States Patent
7,082,398 — Issued July 25, 2006

Inventors:
Thomas Apple, Arlington, Va.(US);
Paul Noble, Short Hills, N.J.(US);
John Footen, Mt. Arlington, N.J.(US); and
Andrew Klein, Brookline, Mass.(US)
Assigned to The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., Washington, D.C.(US)

 Nasdaq Marketsite Concept — April 2, 1993 — Presentation to the
Marketing Committee of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
Marketing Committee

The marketsite grew out of a simple project to create something visual in the lobby area of Nasdaq Marketing Group NYC. A rudimentary presentation using a two-by-two videowall introduced to Nasdaq senior management by Thomas Apple in March 1992.

As the project evolved from an office space design poject to a marketing & branding strategy, the Nasdaq Marketsite "concept" was envisioned as a street-level location in Manhattan.  

With unanimous approval of the Marketing Committee the concept proceeded.

Nasdaq Marketsite Concept – Presentation to the Board of Directors
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc – April 20, 1994
Click on the image for the presentation –
After months of lobbying efforts with trading committee and finance committee members, Thomas took a risk and scheduled a formal presentation to The Nasdaq Stock Market's Board of Director.

When Thomas finished the 17 minute presentation on April 20, 2994 the vote for approval was unanimous.

 Marketsite

Building "The Wall" at Imtech Corporation, Denville, New Jersey – 1996
Nasdaq Marketsite 1996

Thomas Apple poses in front of his "wall" for size reference.

The "Grand Opening" of the Marketsite — April 7, 1997
33 Whitehall – 9th Floor
Nasdaq Marketsite 1997

Next Stop, NYC Times Square