Clinton Hill in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Vendome

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 9, 2024

1. The Vendome Marker

Inscription. The Vendome, with its striking red slate mansard roof, richly detailed cornice and terra cotta panels, is a distinctive Romanesque, Queen Anne-revival structure erected in 1887 as the first multi-family apartment building in Brooklyn. Threatened with destruction in 1987, the Vendome was saved from the wrecker's ball by the vision and tenacity of local resident Ralph A. Walter (1960-1995), who galvanized the community with an unwavering dedication to revitalizing the building and neighborhood. Although we lost him far too soon, Ralph's determined leadership of the successful battle to save this historic building for Clinton Hill is a living inspiration to us all.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 40° 41.099′ N, 73° 57.719′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Clinton Hill. It is at the intersection of Gates Avenue and Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Gates Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 147 Gates Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clinton Hill Historic District (here, next to this marker); The Shoe Factory Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Classon FulGate Block Association Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mt. Calvary United Holy Church (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rev. Benjamin J. Lowry (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Clinton Hill Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 9, 2024

2. The Vendome Building

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.