Today’s Photo of the Week shows the interior of the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT), a sprawling complex spanning 95 acres on the Sunset Park waterfront. Designed by Cass Gilbert and completed in 1919, it was the largest military supply base in the United States. In this photo, we can see supply trains and balconies, which allowed cranes to access cargo from any floor. BAT also served as headquarters for the New York Port of Embarkation, where area soldiers left for postings around the world.
In 1981, the buildings were transferred to the City of New York and are currently managed by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The space has been converted into a manufacturing home for over 100 small businesses and cultural hubs, taking advantage of BAT's location and square footage. Tenants include Jacques Torres Chocolate, City Saucery, and Fallen Industry Design Studio. Check out the full roster here.
Interested in seeing more photos from CBH’s collections? Visit our online image gallery, which includes a selection of our images, or the digital collections portal of Brooklyn Public Library. We look forward to inviting you to CBH in the future to research in our entire collection of images, archives, maps, and special collections. In the meantime, please visit our resources page to search our collections. Questions? Our reference staff is available to help with your research! You can reach us at cbhreference@bklynlibrary.org.
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