Lefferts-Laidlaw House, Greek Revival residential building in Wallabout, Brooklyn, United States.
The Lefferts-Laidlaw House features a two-story central section with Corinthian fluted columns, an Ionic entablature, and a prominent temple-fronted pediment at 136 Clinton Avenue.
Built in 1840, the structure originated from a land tract purchased by Henry Ryer from George Washington Pine, later acquired by merchants Rem Lefferts and John Laidlaw.
Engineer Marshall Lefferts, who resided in the house during the 1840s, gained recognition for his inventions and leadership of the Seventh Regiment during the Civil War.
The property remains a private residence and requires external viewing from Clinton Avenue, as interior access is restricted to authorized individuals only.
In December 1878, the house gained notoriety when resident Edward Smith reported supernatural incidents, including mysterious knocking and a brick passing through a window.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 1840
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Address: 136 Clinton Street
GPS coordinates: 40.69389,-73.96917
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:40
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