Building of the Day: 1309 Carroll Street
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: 1309 Carroll Street, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues Name: Private House Neighborhood: Crown Heights South Year Built: 1913…
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: 1309 Carroll Street, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues
Name: Private House
Neighborhood: Crown Heights South
Year Built: 1913
Architectural Style: Federal Revival
Architects: Slee and Bryson
Landmarked: No
Why chosen: Crown Heights South is a potpourri of early 20th century row house styles. One side of a block can be a long row of Federal Revivals, like this one, the other side, Renaissance Revival brownstones and limestones. In fact, that is the case on this particular block. The architects, Slee and Bryson are familiar names in early 20th century Brooklyn. They are responsible for later row houses, free-standing homes and apartment buildings in PLG, Park Slope, Crown Heights North and South, Prospect Hts, and a bit of Bed Stuy. This row, which extends almost from one corner to the other, is their take on the Federal style. It’s not a slavish copy of that style, however, the mansard slate roofs, carved stone ornament over the door, and the bay window make it an eclectic and modern mix for the 20th century.
I really like these houses. The interiors have great layouts. Good flow, open, with more spacious kitchens.
This house and a wine shop? Beautiful music together!
I forgot about those, BHS, you are absolutely right. Both groups are great looking enclaves. These guys were indeed busy.
Slee and Bryson were also the architects for the Albemarle and Kenmore Terrace historic district in Flatbush. The first homes built, those on Albemarle Terrace (1917), look somewhat similar to this one, but the homes on Kenmore Terrace (1919) have more of a storybook style. Sounds like they were very prolific all over Brooklyn.
@ Moreteasir…
Got it! And a wine shop would be a very nive addition to the area.
I like CH North more and jest often here South is inferior. kidding aside, I like CH South too but do prefer CH North more.
By A CrownHeightsLady on May 5, 2010 3:40 PM
I’m walking distance from this house. Lovely block…But more4less what’s wrong with CH South?
Instead of race-baiting, I’ll guess they want “more4less” CrownHeightsLady….you aint gonna get that in CHS.
BTW, we need a good wine shop in the area.
I’m walking distance from this house. Lovely block…But more4less what’s wrong with CH South?
lovely. great 1-family size house. would be great is these were in CH North