Brooklyn · NYC landmark
Powerhouse Arts (BRT Central Power Station)
153 2nd Street (aka 322 Third Avenue, 340 Third Avenue) · Brooklyn, New York City
A former transit power station now houses art-making facilities, exhibitions and performances.
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NYFE Summary
Generators here supplied electricity to Brooklyn streetcars and elevated railways. After the plant stopped operating, its abandoned hall became known as the Batcave and attracted graffiti artists. The surviving engine house has large arched windows and brick walls facing the canal.
The restored complex now supports ceramics, printmaking and the production of public art. A new building replaces the lost boiler house. Exhibitions, performances, talks and classes bring visitors into a place built for industrial work.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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