History At Home: Kids In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught 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.
With a little help from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle archives, we’re going to step into the past, and explore the lives of Brooklyn kids in the last century. Some things may have changed, but it’s amazing how much stays the same.
We’re All In The Mood For A Melody
Irish eyes were certainly smiling on this day in 1947, when 3-year-old James Paul Reilly showed off his skills (and love for Irish tunes) on the piano:
On this day in 1948, a young Bay Ridge photographer snapped a contest-winning shot of classmates at PS 185:
After the A.S.P.C.A picked up Peter Barcia’s missing dog, also in 1948, the family was forced to come up with $65 to get their pup back. The Eagle took on the case, in the hopes that a few generous New Yorkers would help reunite a boy and his dog:
In 1950, little Ellen Rose was born with ten fingers, ten toes, and her two front teeth:
A baby boy in 1952 was so excited to become the next Brooklynite, that he surprised his Bensonhurst family with a speedy delivery in the backseat of Grandpa’s car:
Do you have a great bit of Brooklyn history to share? Email editor@bklyner.com.
