Havemeyers & Elder first built a two-story warehouse on this site in 1874.1 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.2. Soon after, Havemeyers & Elder rebuilt the building as a three-story warehouse.3
Year
1887
Building type
Street
First st
Location
cor North 5th
Address
151 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Owner name
Havemeyers & Elder
Owner address
Williamsburgh
Architect
Builder
Havemeyers & Elder
Number of Buildings
1
Material
Dimensions
400x100
cost
$20,000
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