On February 13th, demolition began on the Pier 1 shed. Over the spring and summer BBPDC has demolished almost all the remaining pier sheds, the Purchase Building, and a number of upland structures. Park construction is expected to begin on Piers 1 and 6 this coming winter. The demolition and construction debris is being removed from the site and brought to recycling centers via barges, a process that minimizes pollution and truck traffic through the adjoining neighborhoods.
LATEST NEWS - Flour Mill Remains at Pier 1
Archeological Testing at Brooklyn Bridge Park OPEN HOUSE
The foundation of the 19th Century Jewell Flour Mill was uncovered at Pier 1. On a cold Sunday morning last weekend, BBPDC staff and archeologists were on hand to discuss the history of the site and explain the testing process.
Take a look at some photos of the event…even a neighborhood dog came out to take a look!
Archeological Testing Open House
Archeological testing at Brooklyn Bridge Park… come take a look!
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation is inviting the public to the site to view the historical remains of the 19th Century Flour Mill uncovered at Pier 1 during site construction.
Sunday December 7th. 11:00am-12:00pm
We hope you can join us!
View the invitation
Pier 1 Construction to begin in November
Van Valkenburgh Associates - © 2008 Pier 1 Construction will begin this November
At its October 22nd board meeting, the BBPDC received authorization to sign its first contract for park construction of Pier 1 and the Old Fulton Street gateway. This 9.5 acre portion of the park will include great lawns, a 1/4 mile waterfront promenade, a bike path that will connect to the Brooklyn Greenway, a playground, and "river steps" constructed from salvaged granite from the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Pier 1 is expected to be open to the public by the end of 2009.
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