Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

Dedicates

this building as a

Peace Site

April 17, 1983

Official New York City

Landmark Building within the

Park Slope Historic District

This mansion is now used as a meeting house by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture. It is considered one of the finest examples of neo-jacobean style architecture within New York City. It was designed by William B. Tubby, a well known architect at the turn of the century. The building was erected in 1900 for William J. Childs, the originator of Bon Ami Cleaning Powder.

Marker is on Prospect Park West, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB