Ditmas History: Before It Was Open 24 Hours

Ditmas History: Before It Was Open 24 Hours
cortelyou and argyle salahi

Salahi is good for a cup of delicious coffee, and for their super convenient hours. But what did the intersection of Cortelyou and Argyle look like in 1963?

brooklyn visual heritage cortelyou and argyle

This mid-century photo from Brooklyn Visual Heritage lacks a few of the awnings and a tree that we see today, plus there was Artcraft Tailors, and the New Hong Kong House space looks like even before the S&B Trading Co. sign, it had one for Lamps, Shoes, and Gifts.