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What is the Eberhard Faber pencil factory?

The Eberhard Faber Pencil Factory is a former pencil factory complex in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City. Designated as a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (NYCLPC) in 2007, it is composed of nine buildings spread across two blocks.

Who is Eberhard Faber?

They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Eberhard Faber (born Dec. 6, 1822, Stein, Bavaria [Germany]—died March 2, 1879, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a German businessman who, with his brother Lothar, expanded his family’s pencil company into a global art supplies enterprise.

When did Eberhard Faber die?

Eberhard Faber died in 1879, soon after the company's move to Brooklyn. The company would become one of the world's largest pencil makers and would continue to operate the Brooklyn factory during this time, though it also opened factories in other locations such as Argentina, Canada, and Germany.

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