Address: 1 Hanson Place, corner of Ashland Place
Neighborhood: Fort Greene
Year Built: 1927-29
Architectural Style: Art Deco, with Byzantine and Romanesque influences
Architect: Halsey, McCormack & Helmer
Brownstoner
The story: Like thousands of Brooklynites who worked or walked in the area, I used this building hundreds of times – to check the time. My mother’s dentist was in this building. For many people, this building IS Brooklyn, almost as much as the Brooklyn Bridge is. For many years, Brooklyn’s tallest building, (second now, thanks to the Brooklyner) the Williamsburgh Bank Building is an icon of our borough, as well as one of New York City’s most beautiful skyscrapers.
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| The ornamental lions guarding the bank. These appear at the entryway to the bank. |
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| More ornamental detail from the facade. |
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| One of the winged lions from above the entrance to the building. |
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| Detail from the screens on the side windows. This, and all of the other ornament was designed by Renee Chambellan. |
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| Carved relief of a burglar. Just wonderful! |
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| Entrance to the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Building. |
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