History At Home: This Day In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle

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 over a century ago.

On this weekend in 1896, the Eagle gives a young Brooklynite some tips on “being at ease.”

Speaking of being at ease, there’s not better way to improve your mood than to take a break from the norm. Why not consider a trip to Coney Island? South Slopers in 1896 could hop on a beach train at 9th Avenue and 20th Street or 5th Avenue and 35th Street for 15 cents.

Looking to get a little further out? Travel to the Prospect Park Hotel in the Catskills. Rates started at $10 for an entire week.