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Such a thoughtful renovation for a public purpose is a balm in these troubled times.
Conversion of Historic Sunset Park Police Precinct to School Nears CompletionDisagree that the exterior was "beautifully restored." All they did was slap on a new coat of paint & replace some missing shutters. Picket fence is still rotting, stoop is still listing to one side. Clapboard still looks in a sorry state, they didn't sand or patch before repainting. There's a new gate on the side to accommodate the driveway they punched through into the backyard. That's it.
One of Brooklyn Heights’ Oldest Houses Has Been GuttedGlad you enjoyed this article! I don't have any connection to Snyder's wife Harriet Katherine de Vries other than a shared, very common, last name - although that would have been an interesting twist!
A Masterpiece of Education: Flatbush’s Erasmus Hall Academy and High SchoolI loved reading this article about my GGF, CBJ Snyder and his work with Erasmus Hall. Lots of interesting info. Thank you for detailing his work. I wish more people could find out this type of information about his work. Also, I wonder if Susan De Vries could be related to CBJ.
A Masterpiece of Education: Flatbush’s Erasmus Hall Academy and High School