Building 92 Restoration Continues
Building 92, the former Marine Commandant’s Residence overlooking Flushing Avenue between Carlton and Adelphi, has been undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation since last March. As you may recall, it’s the future home of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center, which will “will explore the Yard’s rich and illustrious history…through permanent and rotating exhibitions and programming.” While the…
Building 92, the former Marine Commandant’s Residence overlooking Flushing Avenue between Carlton and Adelphi, has been undergoing a top-to-bottom renovation since last March. As you may recall, it’s the future home of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center, which will “will explore the Yard’s rich and illustrious history…through permanent and rotating exhibitions and programming.” While the interior still has a long way to go, we were struck by how much the restored quoins (those interlocking stones on the corners) popped out at us as we rode by. Quite a difference compared to how they looked before. Meanwhile, it looks like foundation work has started on the glass addition at the rear (where the cafe and classrooms will go—see rendering on the jump).
Work Starting on Building 92 [Brownstoner]
$15 Million for Two Navy Yard Projects [Brownstoner]
Bloomie Announces Navy Yard Historical Center [Brownstoner]
Bloomie Announces Navy Yard Historical Center [Brownstoner]
Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 92 [Brownstoner]
Didn’t we establish some time ago that the two situations aren’t remotely comparable, other than both involve old buildings in the former Navy Yard?
Cool! Adaptive reuse. Too bad no one could see the possibilites a bit over at Admiral’s Row.
The quoins on this building are metal, not stone. I remember they were rusty before. That’s why the look so crisp once cleaned up.