The Insurance Building
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130 Clinton St., Brooklyn Heights Historic District, Brooklyn, NYC, NY.
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✎ The twelve story Gothic Deco building was designed by Mortimer E. Freehof & built in 1925-26. It was originally called called the Insurance Building, built to be a commercial office building for insurance companies -- the original name is still clearly visible above the door. The building was granted landmark status in 1965. In 1976, the Insurance Building was converted into co-ops, with 89 units and commercial space.

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Fizgig June 24, 2017, 11:47 AM
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Marvin Matthews June 24, 2017, 06:24 PM
Such lovely art. Don't you get tired of people saying, "Well these days it's just too expensive?" What about those days! I often call our local buildings -- "shoe boxes"
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