African Americans in the late 19th century were determined to take care of their indigent elderly themselves.
African Americans in the late 19th century were determined to take care of their indigent elderly themselves.
Few people who walk past are aware of the site's rags to riches history or the family drama that unfolded on the corner of Bushwick Avenue and Himrod Street.
In the late 19th century, Brooklynites had many ways to celebrate the New Year, but the ability to participate depended on one's social class.
The Brooklyn Christmas of 1899 was not so different than today, a tale of the haves and the have-nots.
Historian Suzanne Spellen returned to Brownstoner for a regular monthly column this summer, bringing in-depth stories of Brooklyn's history and architecture every month.
Organized skating began during the Civil War years, and Brooklyn’s earliest baseball fields were its first public skating ponds.
While a day of thanks was often celebrated in the early 19th century, it wasn’t until 1863 that Thanksgiving became an official national holiday.
The Victorians have contributed to most to our modern dining room traditions and aesthetics.
Although she designed many smaller structures during her career, Kellogg lived for the big projects, not afraid to go where no woman was allowed to go before.
Sculptor Rene Chambellan left an incredible legacy, most of which will stand up to the whims of architectural popularity and be recognized as true greatness for generations to come.