Industrial Complex at 221 McKibbin Street explained

Industrial Complex at 221 McKibbin Street
Location:	221 McKibbin Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Coordinates:	40.7054°N -73.9386°W
Area:	less than one acre
Refnum:	09000303^[1]

The Industrial Complex at 221 McKibbin Street is an industrial complex in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City, New York, U.S.

Description and history

The complex consists of ten interconnected structures built between about 1845 and 1951. The most prominent building is the three-story brick spinning house of the H. Lawrence & Sons Rope Works, built before 1870. In addition to rope manufacturers, the complex had cardboard manufacturers, glass making, knitting, silk weaving, and wood working.^[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.^[1]

The Industrial Complex at 221 McKibbin Street is located on McKibbin Street, sharing the block with a range of buildings including PS 147, Sure We Can, and the McKibbin Street Lofts.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Kings County, New York

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places. 2009-05-22. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/11/09 Through 5/15/09. National Park Service.
2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration:Industrial Complex at 221 McKibbin Street. February 2009. March 6, 2011 . Dennis, Ward S.. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 15 photos.
3. Web site: Edwards. Jessy. 2021-06-21. Bushwick Non-Profit for Can and Bottle Collectors Fights to Stay Open. 2021-08-09. BK Reader. en-US.
4. Book: Education, New York (N Y.) Department of. Annual Report of the Department of Education of the City of New York for the Year Ending .... 1908. The Department. en.