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

Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building

8 Old Fulton Street

Photographed By Todd Florio, August 30, 2010

1. Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building Marker

Inscription. This handsome red brick building was built in 1860-61 as offices for the city of Brooklyn Railroad Company, one of New York City's first large-scale transit operators. By 1867, the company served 22 million passengers annually, operating twelve lines radiating from the Fulton Ferry Terminal. Designed in the Italianate style, the building's distinctive facades incorporate granite quoins and cast-iron piers. The building served as a factory before its conversion to residential use in 1975 by architect David C. Morton. It was later encompassed within the Fulton Ferry Historic District.

Erected 2009 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 40° 42.168′ N, 73° 59.684′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. Marker is on Furman Street when traveling south. Marker is on the side of an apartment building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History in the Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookland Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Street Pier

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(within shouting distance of this marker); No. 1 Front Street Conversion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eagle Warehouse (about 400 feet away); Walt Whitman (about 400 feet away); The Builders of the Bridge (about 500 feet away); 1883 New York Harbor (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Regarding Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building. The Brooklyn Railroad Company (BRRC) was incorporated in 1853. This company brought to Brooklyn horse-drawn cars which ran on rails. Previously, horse-drawn "buses" provided most of the bumpy surface transportation. The new smooth transportation is credited with aiding in the development of Prospect Park and Park Slope

Photographed By Todd Florio, August 30, 2010

2. Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2010, by Maribeth Whitehouse of New Rochelle, Ny, Usa. This page has been viewed 1,258 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2010, by Maribeth Whitehouse of New Rochelle, Ny, Usa. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.