4th Avenue Really Was Brooklyn’s Park Avenue

In an article in its February newsletter bemoaning the state of 4th Avenue and its complete and utter failure to feel like a part of Park Slope, the Park Slope Civic Council included this photo of what 4th Avenue looked like a century ago. Completely depressing or what? Bob Levine, from whose collection this photo comes, provides a lengthy history lesson on the thoroughfare in advance of the Council’s summit meeting tonight on the topic. More info here.
A Thoroughfare of Uncertain Direction [PSCC]
May 21, 2012 | 02:16 PM