After class this week, I took a walk down to Dumbo to begin my own walking tour and scavenger hunt for 5 items on the given list. I have included photos of the following items on the list:
- An engineering marvel, the Brooklyn Bridge
- An old building, the Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company
- A hotel, Hotel One
- A work of art, “Here You Are,” an instillation by Oliver Jeffers
- A sports facility, seen from the Brooklyn Bridge Park, a short walk away
This photo is an example of adaptive reuse. The building seen before the bridge was formerly a paper factory, if I am not mistaken. This building and those around it, on the waterfront, are now home to office spaces, restaurants, bakeries, and shops.
This photo I took from beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, with the Freedom Tower behind it. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the Gothic Architecture in the foreground and the modern architecture in the background just across the water.
This photo here is of the Brooklyn Eagle building, that we saw on our walking tour of Dumbo a few weeks ago. I read a lot about the Brooklyn Eagle is “The Great Bridge,” by David McCullough, but I never knew the building still existed, and that it was right here near school, where I often walk.
Thanks to Professor Dias’s recommendation, I went to check out Hotel One, I walked around the main level. I am going to go back another day before 4pm so I can have access to the rooftop bar without the $20 cover charge. The property is really impressive and the concierge and maitre d’hotel were friendly and helpful (they are the ones who told me to come back before 4pm).
This here is the art installation I came across. The bright colors of the piece created a nice contrast with the stormy skies and the skyscrapers in the background.
This photo I took of the sports facilities along Brooklyn Heights. From the distance I could see people of all ages playing roller hockey, soccer, and basketball.
