Gowanus Batcave, Former power station in Gowanus, Brooklyn, United States
The red brick industrial structure stands along the Gowanus Canal, with high ceilings, large windows, and exterior walls covered in street art.
Built between 1901 and 1904, this building operated as the Central Power Station of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company until its closure in 1972.
The building became a notable location for graffiti artists and urban explorers during its abandoned years, creating layers of artistic expression throughout the structure.
The Powerhouse Workshop now provides specialized facilities for woodworkers, metalworkers, ceramicists, and other artists in a renovated industrial setting.
During the early 2000s, the building housed an organized community of squatters who established their own rules and created a temporary autonomous zone.
GPS coordinates: 40.67663,-73.98890
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23
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