LPC Approves Wallabout Historic District
Yesterday afternoon the LPC approved the Wallabout Historic District, which includes 55 wood and masonry buildings on one block of Vanderbilt Avenue between Myrtle and Park avenues. The homes were constructed during the mid-to-late 19th century and boast Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Italianate styles. It is, according to LPC Chair Robert B. Tierney, “One…
Yesterday afternoon the LPC approved the Wallabout Historic District, which includes 55 wood and masonry buildings on one block of Vanderbilt Avenue between Myrtle and Park avenues. The homes were constructed during the mid-to-late 19th century and boast Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Italianate styles. It is, according to LPC Chair Robert B. Tierney, “One of the highest concentrations of mid-19th century wood houses in New York City.” Wallabout was designated a State Historic District this March following it being calendared by the LPC a year ago. The Commission is really on a roll when it comes to Brooklyn landmarks: Only two weeks ago, they also approved the second phase of the Crown Heights North Historic District.
Photo via the LPC
very attractive frame buildings in this little area. I covet them.
Good for them! I love the early frame houses and its nice to see they will be preserved in Wallabout.