From 1885 until 1891 it was housed at a building owned by the brokerage firm "Hermes" at 11 Sofocleous Street.

During World War II the various "policing" measures were hindered by brokers in the "free" market engaged in buying pounds in the streets around the Sophocleous Street building.

On September 21, 1999, the highest price was recorded when the index reached 6,484.38 units, operating as a landmark for smallholders, who in a few years lost more than one hundred billion euros.

[2][3][4][5] Modernistic eight storey-buildings were constructed in most parts of the street while neo-classical buildings still existed.

Traffic lights were also introduced at Pireos, Sokratous, Athinas and Aiolou streets.