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Brooklyn Heights Historic District
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Typical Brooklyn Heights architecture, seen here in 2006
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| Location: | Bounded by Atlantic Ave., Court and Fulton Sts. and the East River, Brooklyn, New York |
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| Area: | 140 acres (57 ha) |
| Built: | 1816 |
| Architect: | Multiple |
| Architectural style: | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Gothic |
| Governing body: | State |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000524[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD: | January 12, 1965[2] |
Brooklyn Heights Historic District is a historic district that comprises much of Brooklyn Heights. It was named a National Historic Landmark in January, 1965,[2] designated a New York City Landmark in November, 1965,[3] and added to the National Register of Historic Places in October, 1966.[4]
The district is bounded by Cadman Plaza West (Old Fulton Street) on the north, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on the west, Atlantic Avenue on the south, and an irregular line that partly follows Clinton and Henry Streets on the east.[3]
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