Cobble Hill Historic District facts for kids
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Cobble Hill Historic District
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Rowhouses on Kane Street between Clinton Street and Tompkins Place
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 Location in New York City
Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Atlantic Avenue, Court, Degraw and Hicks Streets Brooklyn, New York City |
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| Area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Built | 1830s - 1920s |
| Architect | various |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, etc. |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001225 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | June 11, 1976 |
The Cobble Hill Historic District is a special area in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. It's called a "historic district" because its old buildings are protected. This helps keep the neighborhood looking the way it did long ago.
Most of the buildings in the district are homes. They were built between the 1830s and the 1920s. You can see different styles of architecture here. These include Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne styles. Many are row houses, which are homes built side-by-side in a row.
The district also has some important churches. These include Christ Church, designed by Richard Upjohn. Another is St. Francis Cabrini Chapel, which was originally Strong Place Baptist Church, designed by Minard Lafever. Some apartment buildings from the early 1900s are also part of this historic area.
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Protecting Cobble Hill's History
The Cobble Hill Historic District was first recognized as a special place in 1969. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission named it a New York City landmark. This means the city protects its historic look and feel.
Later, in 1976, the district was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important historic places across the whole country. In 1988, the city made the protected area even larger.
Architectural Styles You Can See
The buildings in Cobble Hill show off several popular architectural styles from the past.
Greek Revival Style
This style was popular in the 1830s and 1840s. It was inspired by ancient Greek temples. You might see tall columns, simple shapes, and grand entrances on these buildings.
Italianate Style
From the 1850s to the 1870s, the Italianate style became popular. These buildings often have low-pitched roofs and wide eaves. They might also have decorative brackets under the roofline. Tall, narrow windows are common, sometimes with fancy arches above them.
Queen Anne Style
The Queen Anne style was popular in the late 1800s. These homes are often more decorative and less formal. They might have turrets, towers, or bay windows. You can also see different textures and colors of materials on their exteriors.
Important Buildings and Their Stories
The Cobble Hill Historic District is home to many unique buildings. Each one helps tell the story of the neighborhood.
Churches in the District
Several churches stand out in the district. Christ Church, built in 1841-42, is a beautiful example of early architecture. The former Strong Place Baptist Church, built in 1851-52, is another notable building. It was later St. Francis Cabrini Roman Catholic Chapel and is now apartments.
Unique Homes
You can also find "Workingman's Cottages" in the district. These were built in 1876 by a kind person named Alfred Tredway White. He wanted to provide good, low-cost housing for working families. These cottages show an important part of the neighborhood's social history.
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33 & 35 Strong Place between Degraw and Kane Streets, part of a set of seven Queen Anne rowhouses (1891)
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Old St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church by Gamaliel King (1838, with later additions)
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Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes, the oldest Jewish congregation in Brooklyn, built as Middle Dutch Reformed Church (1855–56)
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The South Brooklyn Seventh-Day Adventist Church by Theobald Engelhardt, built as the Trinity German Lutheran Church (1905)
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"Workingman's Cottages" built by philanthropist Alfred Tredway White as low-cost housing (1876)
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Christ Church and Holy Family Episcopal Church by Richard Upjohn (1841–42)
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Strong Place Baptist Church by Minard Lafever, later St. Francis Cabrini Roman Catholic Chapel, now apartments (1851–52)
