Brooklyn · NYC landmark
Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower
1 Hanson Place · Brooklyn, New York City
An unmistakable clock-tower landmark in Brooklyn; enjoy its exterior and check for public events in the former banking hall.
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NYFE Summary
The gold-colored dome recalls the bank’s earlier headquarters in Williamsburg. This later tower brought the institution to downtown Brooklyn. Its upper floors step back because the city’s 1916 zoning rules required tall buildings to leave more light and air at street level.
At the base, large arched windows mark the former banking hall. Inside are marble columns and a high ceiling with a mosaic of the zodiac and night sky. The hall now operates as Skylight One Hanson, an event venue, so interior access depends on the event. The dome, clock faces and setbacks remain visible from outside.
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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