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Brooklyn history

Jan
03
Here’s What’s Behind a Missed Piece of Brooklyn History

Here’s What’s Behind a Missed Piece of Brooklyn History

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS—Something was clearly missing from the exterior wall of the TD Bank branch at the corner of Montague
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Oct
25
Manhattan Beach Community Group Meeting Tomorrow Night

Manhattan Beach Community Group Meeting Tomorrow Night

Photo via Google MapsIt’s that time of the month again, and the Manhattan Beach Community Group (MBCG) [/?s=manhattan+
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Sep
19
Two Great Events For Brooklyn Food & History Lovers

Two Great Events For Brooklyn Food & History Lovers

1917 photo of employees at the Defrancisci & Son Macaroni Machines factory at 219 Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg. Standing
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Jul
14
Lundy’s Continues To Deteriorate Despite Promises By Owner And LPC To Fix It Up

Lundy’s Continues To Deteriorate Despite Promises By Owner And LPC To Fix It Up

Blue tarps still dangle from the Lundy’s Building on Emmons Avenue. (Photo: Ed Cheney / Sheepshead Bites)The historic Lundy’
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May
02
Rare Footage Of Loew’s Oriental Allows You To Explore The Lost 86th Street Theatre [Video]

Rare Footage Of Loew’s Oriental Allows You To Explore The Lost 86th Street Theatre [Video]

For much of the early 20th Century, opulent movie theaters dotted the borough of Brooklyn [/chatting-brooklyn-theatre-index-author-cezar-del-valle/#.VyfCx6ODGkq] . We see can
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Apr
21

Throwback Thursday: A Ride Along The El Train As It Approaches Sunset Park

How cool is this black-and-white video, of a ride along the El[evated] line from Manhattan into Brooklyn, past Fulton
Apr
05
Green-Wood Cemetery To Embark On Digitizing Spectacular Archives

Green-Wood Cemetery To Embark On Digitizing Spectacular Archives

Courtesy of Green-Wood CemeteryWhile a visit to the 478 pastoral acres of Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/] provides a
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Mar
10
Throwback Thursday: Five Historical Treasures From The Pratt Institute Archives

Throwback Thursday: Five Historical Treasures From The Pratt Institute Archives

Image courtesy of Brooklyn Museum [http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php].The Pratt Institute Library was erected in 1896 as
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Feb
19
History At Home: Kids In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle

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
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Dec
17
Photo Finish: A Century Of Learning At Walt Whitman Library

Photo Finish: A Century Of Learning At Walt Whitman Library

1930s era Walt Whitman Library, then known as the City Park branch. (Photo via Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership [http://www.
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