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

Mott Bedell House

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 2, 2025

1. Mott Bedell House Marker

Inscription.
This three storied Flemish bond brick front house was built in 1840 for Mott Bedell, a ship's chandler with offices on Wall Street.

Of interest is the Greek revival pilastered brownstone doorway, unusual six over nine-paned windows, corniced labels, and the elaborate anthemion decor on the iron fence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 40° 42.014′ N, 73° 59.693′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It is on Cranberry Street just east of Columbia Heights, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Cranberry Street, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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marker: The Willows (within shouting distance of this marker); General Horatio King House (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Rhonden (1918-2001) and Richarda Rhonden, nee Phillips (1917-2016) (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Travell Weeks (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert White House (about 300 feet away); History in the Park (about 300 feet away); Edward Robinson Squibb (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 2, 2025

2. Mott Bedell House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.