Another Batch of "Out-of-Context" Brownstones
On our way to Tillary Tiles on Saturday, we parked on Concord Street, a block North of Tillary. We don’t know anything in particular about the block–only that it’s an oasis of old-world charm in what is now a very commercialized area. The four lovely old brick rowhouses, all painted different colors, are in stark…
On our way to Tillary Tiles on Saturday, we parked on Concord Street, a block North of Tillary. We don’t know anything in particular about the block–only that it’s an oasis of old-world charm in what is now a very commercialized area. The four lovely old brick rowhouses, all painted different colors, are in stark contrast to the nearby McDonald’s, housing project and BQE off-ramp. Another example of out-of-context brownstones to add to our list!
Farm land? Let’s not get carried away. We’re talking about the built environment.
The houses mentioned are indeed from the mid-19th century, as are many of the houses around the corner on Duffield Street. This block of Concord Street was the 3rd Place winner in the 2004 “Greenest Block in Brooklyn” Competition. P.S. The area is known as “Bridge Plaza.”
also lumber yard across the street where i buy many things, good people there. i always wonder who lives in these houses. very cool spot …
brownstones were the old context, the new one is mcdonalds, etc. Maybe we can say farm land is the context because it was before brownstones.
Bien Sur
A quibble … It’s the McDonald’s, the projects, etc., that are out of context.
The rowhouses ARE the original context.
they are cute- they are across the street from that store antiquarius or something like that i think?
how the hell did 4 little houses survive all the demo over the years in that part of town?
Those must be from at least 1850s or earlier