National Meter was founded in New York in 1870 by John C. Kelley (April 17, 1839 - January 24, 1914). In 1879, Lewis H. Nash, an engineer for National, developed the Crown water meter, which revolutionized the water meter industry and led to widespread adoption of water meters.
Blessed Sacrament Parish was founded in 1891. 1 story church and 3 1/2 story rectory.
"Current Building Operations: Many New Church Edifices, for All Denominations, Being Erected in Brooklyn", Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide, vol. 95, no. 2452 (March 13, 1915), page 437.
Real estate record and builders' guide: v. 20, no. 500: October 13, 1877, p. 798. Owner listed as Daniel Maujer in Brooklyn Eagle1
Architect listed as N. H. Gaylor. 1 Brooklyn Eagle reports owner as "Dr. Andreas" and architect as W. H.
Companion building to 230 Grand Street, next door.
Real estate record and builders' guide: v. 20, no. 500: October 13, 1877, p. 798. Owner listed as Daniel Maujer in Brooklyn Eagle1
Built ca. 1840s or 1850s, possibly for J. C. Gandar. Occupied by Gandar's Bookstore through the 1880s. Purchased by Robert and John Whalen in 1886; housed their moving company through the 1940s. Building was demolished in 2007 for a new condominium development.