Broken Angel House, Folk art structure in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, US.
The building featured a distinct tower addition that extended the original four-story brick structure to reach 104 feet in total height.
Arthur Wood purchased the former Brooklyn Trolley headquarters in 1979 for 2,000 dollars and transformed it through continuous construction over 27 years.
The structure gained national attention after appearing in the 2005 film Dave Chappelle's Block Party, which documented the neighborhood's artistic expression.
The building contained a camera obscura installation and multiple floors with experimental spaces constructed from recycled materials including glass bottles.
Residents created floating rooms and cathedral-like interiors with handmade stained glass windows using found objects throughout the experimental building process.
Location: Brooklyn
GPS coordinates: 40.68560,-73.96150
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:31
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