Past and Present: The Bedford YMCA
A look at Brooklyn, then and now. The Young Men’s Christian Association, now called the Y.M...
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: 291-299 State Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Row houses Address: 291-299 State Street Cross S...
Walkabout: “The Landlord of East New York,” Part 2
Read Part 1 of this story. If you live in Brooklyn today, you know that the borough is spor...
Building of the Day: 1160 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Originally Bedford Reformed Church, then Aurora Grat...
Building of the Day: 2273 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Flatbush Station, U.S. Post Office Address: 2273 Ch...
Walkabout: “The Landlord of East New York,” Part 1
Read Part 2 of this story. East New York. For many who read these pages, or live in more affluent...
Building of the Day: 159 Carlton Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Former Feuchtwanger Stable, now condos Address: 159...
Building of the Day: 494 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Originally the Wilhelmus Stoothoff House, now two...
Past and Present: The St. Marks Avenue Hotel
A Look at Brooklyn, then and now. Bedford Avenue stretches from Williamsburg to Gravesend. ...
Building of the Day: 301-311 Garfield Place
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Row houses Address: 301-311 Garfield Place Cross...
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