Once Upon A Time On Flatbush Avenue

Neighbor Lisa Witler snapped this great photo today of a piece of our neighborhood’s history – the Oldsmobile sign at Avenue D and Flatbush Avenue.

Apparently, the sign, once upon a time, belonged to Gaines Motor Company, which, decades ago, operated at 1217-1219 Flatbush Avenue, commenters on Scouting New York said. (One commenter even seemed to know the old phone number of the spot: tel BU4-3300.)

You can read more about the vintage sign here, and comment below or shoot an email to editor@ditmasparkcorner.com if you know anything more about it!

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