The dismantling work was more dangerous than expected – with many boards carefully pried loose from unsteady and exposed sections, sometimes in harsh and slippery weather conditions – but no serious injuries (as of 3/27).
De-commissioned cargo ships pull up on the beaches of Bangladesh, where dismantling crews (often barefoot) break down the iron vessels for scrap recycling. The wreckage of the boardwalk sections and the hand dismantling may be the closes American version of the process – aside from prevailing wage scales on parts of the work.
Our location at 71 Troy Avenue in Brooklyn includes a showroom, and a 3600 sf warehouse and wood shop. We are currently open for meetings by appointment. The space features a broad selection of over 40 antique, vintage and rare reclaimed woods.
(917) 862 7910
info@sawkill.nyc
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 – 5:30 pm
Sat. 10-4pm
1 Troy Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Please call in advance for appointment!
Getting There:
Train: A, C to Utica Ave. train stop. (approx. 8 min walk)
Car: Atlantic Ave. to Troy Ave. (1.5 mi. from Barclay Center)