Gingerbread Houses of South Park Slope
Taught by Wooden House Project
Today, the terms “Brooklyn” and “brownstone” are practically synonymous. The dream of owning and restoring one of these dark and majestic Victorian homes has become such a fanatical obsession that people are willing to shell out millions of dollars for the opportunity. But did you know that most of Brooklyn’s earliest row houses are actually made of wood? You might not, considering so many of them are hidden under synthetic siding. Wood-frame row houses are incredibly special because their construction in many parts of Brooklyn was outlawed over 100 years ago!
The Wooden House Project is intended to be a community for those owners and lovers of Brooklyn’s wood-frame row houses. It is our hope is that in building this community these underappreciated, hearty little survivors earn the love, recognition, and preservation they deserve.
This class meets in South Park Slope - exact meeting location will be provided prior to the tour.
Spend an evening exploring Brooklyn’s wonderful South Slope with Wooden House Project team members Elizabeth Finkelstein and Chelcey Berryhill!
We’ll walk some of the favorite streets in the neighborhood as we explore the wealth of wooden houses found here. We’ll place the South Slope’s wooden houses in the context of early Brooklyn history and discuss some of the new developments and preservation issues taking place right under our noses. All while mixing and mingling with other Brooklyn architecture and history enthusiasts. Instagramming highly encouraged! #woodenhouseproject
The tour will last approximately 90 minutes, and the exact meeting location will be provided to attendees before the tour.
