Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 4, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY
Summary
Significance: Pier Four was built during the original phase of construction of the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT), and was designed by Cass Gilbert. It was one of four piers at the terminal used by the U.S. Army to send troops and supplies to Europe on an emergency basis immediately after World War I and during World War II.
Survey number: HAER NY-202-D
Tags
Date
1969 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Location
South Brooklyn, 40.67818, -73.94416
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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