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Formerly 49 Newell Street, now 41.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 346, October 31, 1874), 304

Havemeyers & Elder first built a two-story warehouse on this site in 1874. In May of 1887, the building suffered a catastrophic fire. According to the Brooklyn Eagle, the building was used as a depot by the Erie Railroad, managed by L. M. Palmer, and owned and operated by Havemeyers & Elder. Soon after, Havemeyers & Elder rebuilt the building as a three-story warehouse.

Historical address is 184 Keep Street. No architect listed, but William T. Lamb is assumed.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 337, August 29, 1874), 146.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 337, August 29, 1874), 146.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 337, August 29, 1874), 147.

Four identical buildings at this location; 224 Hewes Street may be a fourth building in this development.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 337, August 29, 1874), 147.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 338, September 5, 1874), 164.

Source: Real Estate Record & Builders' Guide (vol. 14, no 338, September 5, 1874), 164.

Architect listed as "B. Gallagho", assumed to be Gallagher (an active architect in the Eastern District).