Tuesday Photo of the Day

The Brooklyn Army Terminal consists of large complex of piers, docks, warehouses, cranes, railroad sidings and cargo loading equipment. The terminal was responsible for shipment of army equipment and personnel overseas. The building is currently operated by the City of New York as a center for dozens of light manufacturing, warehousing and back-office businesses.

Additionally, the Army Terminal is currently home for one of Brooklyn’s New York Water Taxi connections to Lower Manhattan. The ferry service at this location became very important during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, and the 2005 New York City transit strike.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Army_Terminal

Brooklyn Army Base & Brooklyn Army Terminal, 1941/1955, Kings County, Brooklyn. The US Army’s main port of embarkation in New York City. Located on the Brooklyn waterfront at 1st and 58th Street. Consisting of a large complex of piers, docks, warhouses, cranes, railroad sidings and cargo loading equipment. Responsible for shipment of army equipment and personnel overseas. Renamed Brooklyn Army Terminal in 1955.

http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsA_D/brooklynArmy.htm