![]() On Friday night, we checked out the the movie. I mean, what are the odds? How does this happen? Also? Someone who couldn’t possibly be lovelier and made a point to come say hello while we were at the shop. Tons of gorgeous light fixtures too, many restored by Amy, the person behind #52WeeksOfHome. No matter, we got to the shop and the folks at the at Madison Street Salvage couldn’t be nicer. That means driving back in the (dis)comfort and full color smell-o-vision of the junkiest rental truck ever (because of course you’re not getting their best truck to drive it one-way to Brooklyn). From there, we rented a 12′ box truck (turns out you can’t rent a cargo van one way – because of course!). ![]() That’s it: Indiana, here we come!Ĭashing in on some frequent flier miles, we got ourselves to Indianapolis. A film I’ve never seen on the big screen. Not only that, but the first weekend we could make the trip, the Artcraft would be screening Raiders of the Lost Ark, one of the formative films from my childhood one that made we want to go into filmmaking. The shop, Madison Street Salvage, is a non-profit that supports the restoration of the Artcraft Theater, a historic 1922 Art Deco movie house. Wouldn’t you drive 12+ hours for this beauty? The shower was leaking into the wall and the tiles around the tub were about to fall off. The tub, sink and toilet, along with flooring and tiles had been replaced over the years. Measuring a whopping 27 square feet, this was the original bathroom on the top floor, however the only original thing left in it was the footprint. ![]() A mesh top prevents said cat from using our “farm” as a littler box We had no idea what the months ahead would bring, and in a small way being able to grow a few tomatoes and peppers seemed like a decent step against the food shortages we all feared. These were completed at the height of the pandemic here in New York, when the city was absolutely quiet except for the wailing ambulances. As a bonus surprise, I think the color combo kinda works. The thought behind painting the inside was to make them a bit more durable. Not to worry, the boxes are lined and the soil doesn’t come in contact with the paint or stain. Warren Street Mews is a quaint and unique experience that transports you to a different time.I used a dark mahogany stain on the outside (again, what we had on hand) and painted the inside blue with some leftover exterior paint. And if you feel like waiting for the best pizza in Brooklyn, you can wait in line at Lucali's. Head over to Montague Street or Union Street for more restaurants and stores. The gate is usually open and you can walk through the little garden area and take photos.Īfter visiting the mews, you should wander around Cobble Hill, checking out the other million-dollar homes. A short walk away from the subway station, you'll find the Warren Place Mews between Warren and Baltic streets. To get there, take the F or G train to Bergen St Station in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill neighborhood. If you're into gardens and/or photography, it also offers both of those. ![]() Why would you want to visit? Well one, because it's historic! Don't you love to see what New York might have looked like centuries ago? Also, it's a charming little space, and free to go. Of course, now these homes are probably $2 million each! This one's for the history lovers (I am one)! Did you know that there's a hidden gem in Brooklyn called Warren Place Mews, which is home to a stunning block of cottages originally built for workers in the 1870s? It's true! And you can visit it. □ Specialty: Quaint Alleyway and Unique Destination ![]() □ Location: Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY Warren Pl ![]()
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