I am a historic preservation student working on a report on 783 Knickerbocker Avenue. I have an old picture of the Alhambra if anyone is interested – I haven’t had any luck finding interior shots.
As for its current use: The building has been used as a day care center since 1971. The City Council voted in April to approve the purchase of the building to continue its use as a day care center. The empty lot next door is also owned by the city and it looks like it might be an affordable housing development. There were discussions about turning it into a park for the day care kids but most of them use the renovated Irving Park across the street.
I would be happy to send photos around or discuss the history timeline. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts – a lot of great information.
I am a historic preservation student working on a report on 783 Knickerbocker Avenue. I have an old picture of the Alhambra if anyone is interested – I haven’t had any luck finding interior shots.
As for its current use: The building has been used as a day care center since 1971. The City Council voted in April to approve the purchase of the building to continue its use as a day care center. The empty lot next door is also owned by the city and it looks like it might be an affordable housing development. There were discussions about turning it into a park for the day care kids but most of them use the renovated Irving Park across the street.
I would be happy to send photos around or discuss the history timeline. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts – a lot of great information.