National Register of Historic Places

Cronyn, William B., House

New York, Kings County, New York
Listed
June 2, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82005030

About this property

William B. Cronyn House, also known as the House at 271 Ninth Street, is a historic home in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City. It was built in 1856 and is a three-story Second Empire style dwelling with a slate covered mansard roof. The roof has ornamental iron cresting and a central half-story cupola with clerestory. In 1898, Charles M. Higgins acquired the house for use as the headquarters of the Charles M. Higgins Company. In 1899, a five-story factory was built at 240 Eighth Street behind the property to serve as the Higgins Ink factory. The house is currently used as a residential property. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

271 9th St.
New York, Kings County, New York
40.66987, -73.98731

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Sources

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When was Cronyn, William B., House listed on the National Register?

Cronyn, William B., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Cronyn, William B., House?

Cronyn, William B., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Cronyn, William B., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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