Prospect Heights in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ward Bread Bakery
802 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY
Architectural Design
The Ward Baking Company used the design of its bakeries to promote its products and demonstrate the superiority of its modern manufacturing methods. The bakery's white terra cotta facade was its most distinctive feature, earning it the moniker, "Temple of Industrial Cleanliness." Architect C.B. Comstock selected the material because it could be kept clean in an urban environment with little more than soap and water, reinforcing the company's emphasis on sanitation. Terra-cotta units above the first floor featured scrolls and acanthus leaves and dentillated cornice crowned atop of the building, providing a distinctive appearance.
Salvaged Artifacts
Prior to demolition of the Ward Bakery, two decorative terra cotta scroll units (image below left) were salvaged from the faηade. A decorative floor mosaic from the building's entry featuring the monogram "W.B. Co." for "Ward Baking Company" (image below) was carefully lifted and conserved. These artifacts have been incorporated into this exhibit.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 40.867′ N,
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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: A different marker also named Ward Bread Bakery (here, next to this marker); Rev. Benjamin J. Lowry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dean Playground (approx. Ό mile away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Maj. Gen. William Alexander, Lord Stirling (approx. 0.3 miles away); Votes For Women (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cuyler Gore (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mt. Calvary United Holy Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all
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 345 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
