Quarters A, Brooklyn Navy Yard

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Quarters A, Brooklyn Navy Yard
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
North side in springtime
North side in springtime
Location: New York, NY
Coordinates: 40°42′8.98″N 73°58′52.01″W / 40.7024944, -73.9811139Coordinates: 40°42′8.98″N 73°58′52.01″W / 40.7024944, -73.9811139
Built/Founded: 1805
Architect: Charles Bulfinch;John McComb, Jr.
Designated as NHL: May 30, 1974[1]
Added to NRHP: May 30, 1974[2]
NRHP Reference#: 74001252
Governing body: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Quarters A, Brooklyn Navy Yard was the residence of the commander of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It was home to Commodore Matthew Perry at the time of his opening of Japan. Contrary to a popular misconception, Quarters A is not located on Admiral's Row.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Quarters A, Brooklyn Navy Yard. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service (2007-09-11).
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Benjamin Levy and Blanche Higgins (November 13, 1973), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Quarters APDF (427 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying photos, from 1963 and 1973PDF (1.28 MiB)

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