Past and Present: Nathan’s Famous
A look at Brooklyn, then and now. Nathan’s is, of course, a Brooklyn institution. In its lo...
Suzanne Spellen
Suzanne Spellen is a longtime Brownstoner contributor. She is an architectural historian, researcher, and writer with a special love for Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and local African American history. She loves old houses, architectural detail, and enjoys exploring new places, camera in hand.
Building of the Day: 759 East 17th Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Private House Address: 759 East 17th Street Cross ...
Walkabout: Greenpoint’s Edwards Hotel, Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 of this story. Silas Edwards had two great loves in his life: his wife...
Building of the Day: 425 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: “The Clinton” Apartments Address: 425 Nostrand ...
Queenswalk: Rockaway Park’s Fantastic Firehouse
A city is measured in many ways by its architecture. Its private buildings, as well as the thousa...
Building of the Day: 651 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Originally Majestic Theatre, now BAM Harvey Theatre Add...
Walkabout: Greenpoint’s Edwards Hotel, Part 2
Read Part 1 and Part 3 of this story. There is something about a hotel that just lends itself...
Past and Present: The Garfield Building
A look at Brooklyn, then and now. Abiel Abbott Low was one of 19th century Brooklyn’s leadi...
Building of the Day: 109-111 Bradford Street
Editor’s note: An updated version of this post can be viewed here. Brooklyn, one building at a ...
Walkabout: Greenpoint’s Edwards Hotel, Part 1
Read Part 2 and Part 3 of this story. Since there have been cities and towns, as well as reas...
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