Williamsburgh Savings Bank

Chris Erb: 12th Jul 2006 - 13:13 GMT

This is the tallest building in Brooklyn isn't it?

Peter: 12th Jul 2006 - 13:36 GMT

Chris Erb: it is... but not for long... ratner's scheme for the atlantic yards will change that fact :(

little ukraine: 12th Jul 2006 - 13:37 GMT

at 512 feet, it is indeed - here's a nice set of photos i just found:
www.satanslaundromat.com/sl/archives/000534.html

Chris Erb: 12th Jul 2006 - 14:36 GMT

Is Atlantic Yards actually going to happen? I thought there was such an outcry that it wasn't looking good. I only know a bit about the project.

Peter: 12th Jul 2006 - 14:43 GMT

oh, its happening, sadly enough, despite the immense outcry. the underberg building (1, 2, 3) has already fallen to the wrecking-ball, as have many other historic buildings. more are set to go soon.

more here:
www.dddb.net/php/latestnews_ArchiveDate.php

and: www.nolandgrab.org (which shows the above-mentioned building, btw)

Chris Erb: 12th Jul 2006 - 14:52 GMT

That's too bad, it looks like a really neat area.

little ukraine: 13th Jul 2006 - 20:44 GMT

FYI for the interested - I saw a sign today advertising a rally on July 16, 2pm, at Grand Army Plaza, wrt the Ratner skyscraper.

robert : 13th Jul 2006 - 21:14 GMT

Little Ukraine & Peter:
I'm painting the building, Achrylic on canvas, 1.30 x 1.50, since february
I only regret I didn't have a look at these photos before,. hey're great.