Location and Directions

Where is it? and How do I get there?

The Old American Can Factory
232 Third Street (corner of 3rd Avenue) BROOKLYN

Once you arrive at the corner of 3rd Street and Third Avenue, you'll see a group of large brick buildings. This is the Old American Factory. There should be plenty of street parking if you are traveling by car. Look for a driveway into the interior courtyard and walk in.

By Subway:

F/G to CARROLL ST stop. Walk East down Third St over Gowanus Canal to Third Av (5 minute walk)

F/M/R to NINTH ST-FOURTH AVE stop. Walk North on Fourth Avenue. Make a left on Third Street to Third Av (5 minute walk)

By Car:

• From Manhattan Bridge: Proceed straight on to Flatbush Ave. Right on Third Avenue (just after Fulton-Nevins Sts) to Third Street. (5-10 minute drive)

• From Brooklyn Bridge: Proceed straight on to Adams Street Left on Atlantic Avenue. Right on Third Avenue to Third Street. (5-10 minute drive)

• From Battery Tunnel (Right lane toll booth): Take first exit (just after toll) on to Hamilton Avenue. Left on Smith Street. Right on Third Street to Third Avenue. (3-5 minute drive)

• From BQE (278) West: Exit on Tillary Street. Left on Flatbush Avenue. Right on Third Avenue to Third Street. (5-10 minute drive)

• From Gowanus Expwy (278) East: Exit at 39th Street. First left on Fourth Avenue. Left on Third Street to Third Avenue. (5-10 minute drive)

• From Prospect Expwy (27) North: Exit at Fourth Ave. Right on Fourth Ave. Left on Third Street to Third Avenue (3-5 minute drive)




CAR SERVICES for getting home:
Family Car Service: (718) 596-0664
Park Slope Car Service: (718) 788-5106