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Greenpoint’s Astral Apartments: A Building Ahead of Its Time

Charles Pratt was one of the entrepreneurial wizards of 19th century Brooklyn. He was born in Massac...

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A Fortress for Horses on Vanderbilt Avenue

While the mention of a Brooklyn stable might conjure up the vision of a quirky and picturesque carri...

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Building of the Day: 232 Clinton Avenue

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Charles Pratt Mansion, now St. Joseph’s College ...

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Building of the Day: 184 Franklin Street

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