There have been tears on Willoughby Avenue Thursday evening as a crowd gathered to observe the demolition of Mattress Stuy’s beloved Jacob Dangler mansion.
“I am unhappy, I am damage,” longtime Willoughby Avenue resident Michael Williams instructed Brownstoner. Williams wasn’t alone; others described the day as intestine wrenching, demoralizing, deflating — and lots of have been offended. A person who cycled previous the location as demolition was taking place mentioned he thought the constructing had been saved. “I work for town, so that is painful,” he mentioned as he paused to soak up what was taking place.
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