Weir Greenhouse

Weir Greenhouse (StreetView)
Weir Greenhouse is a historic greenhouse located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York, New York. It was originally built in 1880 and significantly rebuilt and enlarged in 1895. It is a rectangular, wood frame and galvanized iron building with projecting bays and domes in the Victorian commercial style. The main entrance is set at an angle to the street corner and is octagonal in form. The rooftop features an octaginal cupola with a ball finial. Attached to the greenhouse is a one sory brick office structure.

On February 2nd, 2012, the Weir Greenhouse was purchased by the neighboring Green-Wood Cemetery, which plans to preserve the greenhouse and restore elements which have decayed in recent years.

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