View of Dumbo from Brooklyn Heights, 4/5/2007 (Click for larger image.)

The New York Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) will hold a public informational meeting regarding designating Dumbo a landmark-protected neighborhood. This meeting is being held by the LPC because they have been getting pressure from both local developers who oppose landmarking Dumbo and neighborhood residents who are in favor of landmarking Dumbo. According to the Dumbo Neighborhood Association (DNA), certain developers have been privately meeting with LPC Chairman, Robert Tierney, and have voiced strong opposition to designation. Landmarking is assumed to increase land values and preserve historic buildings. On the other hand, modifying any existing structure will require developers to go through the LPC for approval.

The LPC would like to see strong support from residents and business owners in Dumbo or it won’t be calendared (which is the beginning of the designation process). It is very important that people attend to listen to the facts and support or oppose the designation. Many in Dumbo complain about the destruction of historic structures and ensure that new development stay true to the character of this waterfront industrial neighborhood. This is your chance to make your voice heard.

Thursday, April 19
10 a.m.
1 Centre Street, 9th Floor North
Manhattan, NYC

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{Dumbo Landmarking Meeting Coming Up, Gowanus Lounge}

Not really directly related to Dumbo, but I spotted a couple of Audi’s promotional photos taken on the Fulton Ferry Landing. They must’ve done this early morning to avoid all the pedestrians and tourists in that area.

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{Audi A5 to get S line treatment, Autoblog.com}

 American Cancer Society, Brooklyn Region Office, 31 Washington Street, 4/2007 (Photo by DumboNYC)

 Clocktower (From the clock in One Main Street), Photo courtesy of Sam Rohn – Location Scout

 ”Good Morning Dumbo”, Beacon Tower (foreground) with a hint of 84 Front Street, 81 Washington Street, 70 Washington Street, and 1 Main street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of Josh Derr)

 ”nice view”, Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park from Plymouth Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of okreitz)

 Abandoned rail tracks, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of supertremendus)

The photo taken from Washington Street at Front Street in Dumbo Brooklyn is one of the most photogenic and the most often shot taken by photographers who visit the area. I’ve seen (and taken) so many versions of these photos, but every one is unique in their own way. Below are three very distinct and among our favorite photos taken by different photographers:

 ”Under The Bridge”, Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of Sergei.y)

 ”Dumbo”, Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of theronin)

 ”Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO”, Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street, Dumbo Brooklyn (Photo courtesy of With_L0ve)

 F Train, York Street Station (Photo courtesy of smoothdude)

 Corner of Plymouth and Jay Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn NY (Photo courtesy of shaw_patric)