Clinton Hill House Tour Wrap
The Society for Clinton Hill had what we’re sure was a record turn-out yesterday for the 30th Anniversary House Tour. (The tour got so much buzz that a thief even robbed the ticket table in Fort Greene Park on Saturday; did anyone encounter any scalpers?) We got a kick out of seeing the two Pratt…
The Society for Clinton Hill had what we’re sure was a record turn-out yesterday for the 30th Anniversary House Tour. (The tour got so much buzz that a thief even robbed the ticket table in Fort Greene Park on Saturday; did anyone encounter any scalpers?) We got a kick out of seeing the two Pratt mansions on Clinton Avenue and found artist Kris Krohn’s loft building at 281 Greene Avenue interesting; there was a neat display of Broken Angel renderings and concept drawings in Higgins Hall as well. By all accounts, 258 Hall Street, with its budget-conscious but very cool reno by the owner-architects, was the highlight of the private homes on the tour. While several of the other houses were charming and clearly reflected the personal styles of their owners, we couldn’t help but wish there had been a few brownstones or mansions with the kind of “wow” factor you’d expect given the housing stock in the nabe; the mix was definitely less impressive than the Fort Greene tour last year, we thought. At least the weather provided a perfect back-drop to show off the area’s architecture and charm. It also made for a great backdrop for the Brownstoner gathering at Ici, where we got a chance to chat with many readers. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to stop by. Lots of pics on the jump.
May 6: A Busy Day for House Tours! [Brownstoner]
245 Clinton Avenue, George DuPont Pratt Mansion
245 Clinton Avenue, George DuPont Pratt Mansion
The line outside 238 Washington Avenue
258 Hall Street, the highlight according to many
The top-floor loft at 281 Greene Avenue
Broken Angel drawings at Higgins Hall
Brownstoner party in the garden at Ici
Brownstoner party in the garden at Ici
Brownstoner party in the garden at Ici
Brownstoner party in the garden at Ici
I feel the same way, 11:30AM. I guess I’m glad I’m not the only one.
I read a lot of blogs, a LOT of blogs. Perhaps it’s because I’m a blogger myself, but I read them obsessively. Some blogs are funny, some serious, some boring and some quirky. But no blog…no blog…can depress me as quickly and as deeply as this one. Everytime I read brownstoner, I walk away feeling like a need a bath.
Ummm, I’m pretty sure the poster at 11:15 was poking fun at the poster at 11:13.
What are you smoking 11:18? When racism or discrimination is being acted upon in this world, do you think it usually takes place just underneath a sign that reads “Blacks not welcome”? Do you think it usually announces itself in this way for the whole world to see?
You can’t possibly be that naive–not if you’re really a person of color, anyway.
Comments like 11:15am is why “people of color” do not like to attend galas like the one at Ici. Ignorance…you poor soul…
Right Brownstoner…er, 11:18. I mean, it’s not as though there could be white people reading this blog who prefer to avoid the company of black people.
LOL…10:59am…No “separate”…we just need to attend. No need to complain if we do not take “partake”…They didn’t indicate that “people of color” weren’t invited…
“What’s next? Can you just for a second enjoy yourself and put on pink eyeglasses?”
Right on! You know, this is what I said to Sean Bell’s widow and that ungrateful bitch still didn’t cheeer up. What’s the world coming to?
This is infantile…
Some people are never happy or satisfied.
Complaining about gay, art, kids, race…
What’s next? Can you just for a second enjoy yourself and put on pink eyeglasses?
I love it CH and wish people would get more involved in community instead of being judgmental. Smile 🙂 it’s a nice day.