Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Four Pairs of Pegasus Figures, 1934
Attributed to Harry Lowe
— (American, dates unknown) —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 23, 2015
1. Four pairs of Pegasus Figures, 1934 Marker
Attributed to Harry Lowe
(American, dates unknown)
Four Pairs of Pegasus Figures, 1934
From the New York City Fire Service Pumping Station, Neptune Avenue at West 23rd Street, Coney Island, Brooklyn, designed by Irwin. S. Chanin
Limestone
L2003.1-4, Lent by the City of New York
These sleek, modernistic versions of Pegasus, the flying horse of classical mythology, once flanked the entrances to the New York City Fire Pumping Station that still stands on Neptune Avenue between West Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Streets. The station boosted water pressure for fire fighting in outlying areas of Brooklyn. These four pairs of winged horses arise from stylized curving forms that suggest waves or clouds. Their compact double profiles reflect the Art Deco style of industrial building whose entrances they once adorned. The streamlines design style was widely used in the 1920s and 1930s.
Erected by The Brooklyn Museum. (Marker Number L2003.1-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list.
Location. 40° 40.25′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Atlantes Figures, circa 1899 (here, next to this marker); Ionic Capital and Column Base, circa 1901 (here, next to this marker); Pilaster Capitals, 1898 (here, next to this marker); Nine Keystones, circa 1924 / "Night", circa 1910 (here, next to this marker); Plaque, circa 1885 (here, next to this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty, circa 1900 (here, next to this marker); The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Liberty Oaks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 23, 2015
2. Four Pairs of Pegasus Figures
The marker is visible on the wall, above the steps.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
