The Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society Meeting House (that's a mouthful!) on Prospect Park West.
Built in 1900, this Neo-Jacobean mansion was built by William H. Childs, who made his fortune manufacturing Bon Ami cleaning powder. Designed by architect William B. Tubby, it was landmarked in 1973. The interiors were decorated by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and it features the largest private garden in Brooklyn.
The Childs family was devoted to philanthropic works. Their son, Richard Childs, donated the house to the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture upon his mother's death in 1947. In addition to hosting the Society's own programs, it is a popular venue for weddings and other events.
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