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Congregation started in 1847, first worshiping on Powers Street (Third Avenue). Constructed in 1851 for St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The cornerstone for the church was laid in 1850 and the building opened for services in May, 1851. By 1856, St. Peter's had outgrown the building and began construction of a new church on State Street, near Bond.

Building

Congregation founded in 1894, and moved to this location in 1902. The church building has been altered, with a new, larger, narthex added and modifications made to the design of steeple and front facade.

Building

Constructed in phases between 1898 and 1941, this complex of buildings was used for the manufacture and assembly of ship engines for the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The complex consists of the Boiler Shop (Building 28), the Machine Shop and Erecting Shop (Building 128) and a power house (Building 23).

Person

Civil engineer, designer of the Williamsburg Bridge.

Person

Designer of the Williamsburg Bridge.

Building

Opened in 1903, the construction of the Williamsburg Bridge set off a new wave of development in Williamsburg.

Building

Congregation was organized in 1874 and originally located in the former Pacific Street Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church (301 Pacific Street). The church was designed by Rudolphe L.

Place

Now Wilson Street, Hamburg Avenue reflected Bushwick's historical association with German immigrants. Forgotten NY has a brief piece on the history of name changes in Bushwick.

Building

499 was demolished and is now a park; remaining buildings converted to multiple dwellings starting in the mid-1920s.

Person

Possibly same as J. Welch

Person

January 21, 1866 — April 28, 1947