Park Slope Historic District, 40-block historic district in Park Slope, Brooklyn, United States
Park Slope Historic District is a neighborhood with 1,802 residential buildings constructed between 1862 and 1920, consisting mainly of brownstone townhouses next to Prospect Park. The buildings span approximately 150 acres and extend from Prospect Park West to Flatbush Avenue across 40 city blocks.
The neighborhood was established in the second half of the 1800s as wealthy families built brownstone homes after Prospect Park opened to the public. New York City designated it as a landmark district in 1973, followed by its registration on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The neighborhood shows many architectural styles from the late 1800s, including Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Victorian residential buildings that shape its appearance. These design details are visible when walking through the streets and reflect the tastes of the wealthy residents who built these homes.
The neighborhood is easy to walk through with well-maintained streets that allow for leisurely strolls to observe the architecture. The proximity to Prospect Park offers additional green space to explore if you have time to wander the entire area.
The neighborhood contains more than 2,575 buildings, making it the largest completely landmarked district in New York City. This concentration of protected structures demonstrates the extensive preservation of a single residential area from that era.
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