Building of the Day: 634 Carlton Avenue
The BOTD is a no-frills look at interesting structures of all types and from all neighborhoods. There will be old, new, important, forgotten, public, private, good and bad. Whatever strikes our fancy. We hope you enjoy. Address: 634 Carlton Avenue, between Park Place and Prospect Place Name: Carriage House Neighborhood: Prospect Heights Year Built: between…
The BOTD is a no-frills look at interesting structures of all types and from all neighborhoods. There will be old, new, important, forgotten, public, private, good and bad. Whatever strikes our fancy. We hope you enjoy.
Address: 634 Carlton Avenue, between Park Place and Prospect Place
Name: Carriage House
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Year Built: between 1886 and 1903
Architectural Style: Italianate
Architects: Unknown
Landmarked: Yes
Why chosen: Who doesn’t love a carriage house? There is something about their smaller scale, and the possibilities of creating your own space that appeals to many. This one was once the carriage house to nearby 337 Flatbush Ave. In 1957, it was changed into a one family dwelling. The original entryway was bricked in, and a smaller door and fan lights were put in. Keeping the entryway pediment saved it. Upstairs, the original hayloft door was also altered to accept small windows. In spite of this, it remains a charming building, easily recognized for what it was, and invites the curious to wonder what it looks like inside.
Yep, side lights. You are right, tybur.
Commodore — I think you’re right, I think these are just called “side lights.”
I can’t seem to find any supporting reference in short order, so I’ll just ask: I thought “fan light” referred to the window shaped like a ladies’ fan, usually positioned as a transom or topping a Palladian window. But, so, it means these little things flanking this door?
> this was one of the first buildings to be renovated in Prospect Heights
Well, I can’t speak for the 70s, but the renovation in the picture is only a few years old.
Since they just bricked it up, it probably wouldn’t take much effort to put a big wooden door in again, right? (Or the appearance of one)
i live around the corner, always been intrigued by how it looks inside. def a charmer outside!!!
I was told by a friend that back in the 70’s this was one of the first buildings to be renovated in Prospect Heights.
Sweeter than sweet!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF6PyIML0hI
I used to live near here, and seriously coveted this place before it was renovated. I knew it had potential!