By Madeleine Luckel Tonight, fashion’s finest are gathering in Brooklyn. The occasion is the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, and the location is none other than the Weylin. The Williamsburg location, which has played host to more than a few beautiful weddings and engagement soirees over the years, is the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank. But no matter how fabulous the party, the building’s painted… Read More
The style expresses the academic neoclassical architecture taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. It is the cumulative product of two-and-a-half centuries of instruction under the authority, first, of the Académie Royale D’Architecture (1671–1793), then, following the French Revolution of the late 18th century, of the Architecture section of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. The… Read More
It was right then that Weylin intervened in the conversation and mentioned to Mr. Albany that he knew a lady who would be perfect for him. It seemed as if he knew it right away; he said he had a special feeling about it. In the beginning both Albany and the barber laughed at him, but he… Read More
Whenever a party was given, guests would comment incessantly about how much fun they were having. The Elwood family, for instance, who were once invited over to a gathering at the Seymours’, were said to have talked about it almost at every dinner for years. Guests were truly enchanted. It wasn’t for nothing that little… Read More
Mr. George Browne Post was our architect who won the contest to design Weylin back in 1870, when it was built to open and work as The Williamsburg Savings Bank, making Williamsburg become a classic and strong neighborhood, right next to where the bridge would be planned and built; and also very close to one… Read More
Little Weylin, denying such a mystic theory, or even the more realistic assumption that the boat had sunk -for Louis was a very experienced sailor- spent hours, days and even months sitting at a harbor bench, praying for his old man to come back. Nevertheless, the day came when there was no choice but accepting the… Read More
We are thrilled to be hosting the new event by Taste Talks at Weylin! Taste Talks is a national series of festivals celebrating the future of taste through symposia, awards, tastings, dinners and parties. The event is returning to Brooklyn on September 8-10 to bring together amazing chefs, restaurants and cultural figures with everyday food… Read More
As opposed to the streets’ chaos, Weylin grew up in a very quiet and cozy Dutch colonial gambrel roof house. He loved drawing and writing stories, and sometimes helped his mother with the cooking. He found this task a little tedious but also enjoyed it, because he liked the feeling of helping with the food… Read More
He’s a sharp looking young gentleman; he’s witty and has a lot of questions to ask you, and no patience for long answers. You think he’s so sure of himself but then you start noticing how fragile he is hence dangerous. He claims he knows very very well who he is, but doesn’t really know… Read More
It is a historic and amazing coincidence, and we can proudly announce that due to these specific dates, Mr. Weylin B. Seymour was not only the last “New Netherlander” or “New Amsterdammer” but also the very first “New Yorker”. He was a social, cultural and political hinge of flesh and blood himself. It was the… Read More