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    Extraordinary Community Efforts Lead to Landmarks Victory in Carroll Gardens

    Landmarks Designation  •  Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

    Hans S. Christian Memorial Kindergarten, at 236 President Street. Image credit: LPC.

    Carroll Gardens newest landmarks are a preservation of a rich history of service to the neighborhood. On September 18, 2018, the Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved individual landmark designation of the Hans S. Christian Memorial Kindergarten at 236 President Street and adjacent 238 President Street House in the Carroll Gardens community in Brooklyn. The approvals came following strong appeal from the community to designate the properties as landmarks in order to preserve not only their rich cultural history and architectural heritage, but to help shield them from the threat of redevelopment. (read more…)

    Tags : 236 President Street, 238 President Street, Carroll Gardens, Hans S. Christian Memorial Kindergarten, Landmark Designation
    Date:10/09/2018
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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    Hearing Held On Former Deaconess Home And Early Purpose-Built Kindergarten

    Designation Hearing  •  Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

    Hans S. Christian Memorial Kindergarten, at 236 President Street. Image credit: LPC.

    Owner of one of two buildings associated with Methodist Church and the immigrant community of Carroll Gardens threatened litigation should Landmarks designate the property. On June 26, 2018, Landmarks held a joint hearing on the potential individual landmark designations of two buildings in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. The adjoining buildings are the 238 President Street House and the former Hans S. Christian Memorial Kindergarten, at 236 President Street. The Italianate-style building at 238 President Street was built in 1853 as a one-family residence, and converted to a training center and residence for Methodist deaconesses in 1897. The two-story Beaux Arts building at 236 President Street is a rare early example of a purpose-built Kindergarten in the United States. (read more…)

    Tags : 236 President Street, 238 President Street, designation, Designation Hearing, Hans S. Christian Memorial Kindergarten, Landmarks, Landmarks Preservation Commission
    Date:07/19/2018
    Category : Landmarks Preservation Commission
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