John Rankin House, Greek Revival house in Carroll Gardens, United States.
The three-story brick building at 440 Clinton Street features stone foundations, a French walnut staircase, and anthemion motifs throughout its interior design.
Built in 1840 for merchant John Rankin, this residence stood alone among farmland with views of Upper New York Bay and passing clipper ships.
The structure represents an architectural departure from Brooklyn's typical brownstones, displaying Greek Revival elements with stone pilasters and classical proportions.
The building currently operates as F.G. Guido Funeral Home, maintaining many original features including sixteen fireplaces and nine-foot-tall doors.
Frank Guido purchased the property for $60,000 in 1959, transforming it from a boarding house into a funeral home that still uses Victorian-era horse-drawn hearses.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 1840
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Address: 440 Clinton Street
GPS coordinates: 40.68150,-73.99890
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:22
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