Ditmas History: Before It Was Open 24 Hours

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?

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.