“The Pouch Gallery. This building was erected by Robert Graves in 1888 for his home; William A. Mundell was the architect. Alfred J. Pouch, after purchasing it, remodeled it to be suitable for assemblies and public gatherings. 1922.”

Pouch was a prominent philanthropist and art collector who, like many of his Clinton Avenue neighbors, made his fortune in oil. After an 1891 gala and gallery show, the Pouch Mansion home became well-known venue in Brooklyn’s elite circles, and continued to host charitable events, lectures, and meetings. Pouch later added a wing to the original structure, where selections from his art collection were available for public viewing.

The house was demolished to between 1941-1943, to make room for the Clinton Hill Apartments (today “co-ops”) development for Navy families and war veterans.