Building of the Day: 404 55th Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Dr. Maurice T. Lewis House, now office of Felix W. O...
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: 950-952 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Flats buildings Address: 950-952 Bergen Street C...
Past and Present: The Prospect Park Baptist Church
A look at Brooklyn, then and now. I get my “past” photos from a number of sources, and on...
Building of the Day: 440 Clinton Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: John Rankin House, now F.G. Guido Funeral Home Ad...
Walkabout: “The Landlord of East New York,” Part 4
On November 23, 1889, at three in the afternoon, a group of East New York dignitaries, Brookly...
Building of the Day: 683-691 Bushwick Avenue
Editor’s note: An updated version of this post can be viewed here. Brooklyn, one building at a ...
Building of the Day: 47 Montgomery Place
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Originally the Victor Koechl House Address: 47 Mont...
Walkabout: The “Landlord of East New York,” Part 3
The life and career of Edward F. Linton seemed to be heaven blessed. In the years following the ...
Building of the Day: 921 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Former Convent of Our Lady of Good Counsel Address:...
Building of the Day: 615 St. Johns Place
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Garage or service building, then home Address: 615 ...
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