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Address: 334 Clinton St between DeGraw and Kane
Name: The James Naughton House
Neighborhood: Cobble Hill (Cobble Hill Historic District)
Year Built: 1850, remodeled 1888
Architectural Style: Greek Revival to Queen Anne
Architects: Original architect unknown, remodeled by James Naughton

Why chosen: Originally the twin to 336 at left, 334 Clinton was tricked out with an ornamented Queen Anne tower, bay, and mansard roof, by architect James Naughton, Superintendant of Buildings for the Brooklyn Board of Education. Since he was the architect of the magnificent Boys High School, in Bed Stuy, as well as many other fine schools, it is not surprising that he did such an excellent job here. Would that modern fixers could do as well. GMAP


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