Where: 505 Fulton Street
When: 1890
Why: This powerful building, with its sumptuously ornamented entrance arch, was designed as a department store and warehouse by one of Brooklyn’s most prominent late-19th century architectural firms. Built by Henry Offerman for Wechsler Brothers, it is among the masterpieces of Romanesque Revival design in Brooklyn.
Architecturally Significant Buildings [Municipal Arts Society] GMAP