by Geoff Cobb 
One of the oldest surviving local factory buildings is the Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Centerlocated in the sprawling former factory building at 1155–1205 Manhattan Avenue. The factory dates from the days when Greenpoint was a center for shipbuilding. The factory was constructed as the Chelsea Fiber Mill in 1868 to make ropes for the neighboring shipyards. Shipbuilding died, but the rope making business thrived…
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Hello
I was wondering if you knew where, in Greenpoint was the NY Telephone Co. Building. I understand it was on Guernsey St. Around 1928/9.
My grandmother and aunt worked there but I never read anything about it.
Thank you
Barbara Schmidt
The telephone building was right by Bedford at the very end of Guernsey. I think you can still see it written on the top of the building.
Hey I actually work in the building — you’re right — it’s at 51-55 Nassau Ave