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January 28, 2004 22:22:51
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History of Cobble Hill
Named for the cobble stones disposed in the area from ships that carried them over from Europe as ballast and for the steep hill that served as a look out for American forces during the Revolutionary War, this area lies between Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens. Until the early part of the 19th century, the area consisted largely of orchards and farms. The establishment of the ferry at the base of Atlantic Avenue in 1836, was instrumental in the area's development, as was the area's incorporation in 1834 into the then-independent city of Brooklyn. Suburban mansions, that stood side by side with rural homesteads, were the first structures to be erected along Henry street, none of which remain. Cobble Hill Park, one of the city's first parks, was built to prevent the erection of a supermarket on its site. Renovated in 1990, it prevails as one of the most enchanting parks in the borough.
Served by Community District 6
Zip Code: 11201
Claims to Fame:
The Cobble Hill Historic District was designated as such in 1969. Here you can see some fine examples of 19 century architecture with some structures dating as far back as the 1830s.
Richard Upjohn, the architect of the famed Trinity Church, fashioned the house at 296 Clinton Street, in 1843.
The Working Men's Cottages (Warren Place) and the Tower and Home Buildings (Hicks, Warren and Baltic Streets) are representative of the first low rent housing established in the United States in 1879.
St. Frances Cabrini Chapel at Degraw Street and Strong Place was built in 1852.
The Queen Anne Miniature, at 344 Clinton Street was built in 1850.
The windows and high alter of the Episcopalian Christ Church and Holy Family, 326 Clinton Street were designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The mother of Winston Churchill, Jenny Jerome, was born on Amity Street in 1854.
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