History At Home: This Day In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
On this weekend in 1954, a couple walking around the Prospect Park Loop was mugged by four nervous teenage boys who ended up taking off with a dollar (just one). Thankfully, the Prospect Park police were on the case:
Are you a fan of fish sticks? Back in 1954, they were all the rage, and the Eagle published some tips for “the many housewives who would like to serve fish sticks several times a week.” That’s a lot of fish sticks.
Still trying to come up with a Mother’s Day gift? You could follow the lead of this Con Ed ad from 1954, and purchase Mom a new kitchen appliance from one of your neighborhood stores (shop local, friends). “Remember: if it’s electric, you can’t go wrong.”
As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to ignore the long and vibrant history of our community. Let’s remedy that. Every weekend, we’ll take a step back, with the help of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle archives, and explore what was happening around South Slope during the last century.
