Walkabout: Brooklyn and the Erie Canal, Part 2
Read Part 1 of this story. A large flotilla of boats, led by New York’s governor, DeWitt Clinton,...
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: 438 Grand Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Wood frame house Address: 438 Grand Avenue Cross S...
Building of the Day: 125 Buckingham Road
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Private house Address: 125 Buckingham Road Cross St...
Walkabout: Brooklyn and the Erie Canal
Read Part 2 of this story. If you grew up in New York State, as I did, at some point, your pu...
Building of the Day: 149-181 Sunnyside Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Row houses Address: 149-181 Sunnyside Avenue Cros...
Building of the Day: 40 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Former Michael Vanderhoef house Address: 40 Hicks S...
Past and Present: The Approach to the Brooklyn Bridge
A look at Brooklyn, then and now. Public transportation across the Brooklyn Bridge was one of...
Building of the Day: 25 Clark Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Leverich Hotel Address: 25 Clark Street Cross Stre...
Walkabout: Brooklyn Riches from Rags
Believe it or not, a paralyzed lip started a fashion empire. Charles Loehmann was a flutist with...
Building of the Day: 125 Maple Street
Editor’s note: An updated version of this post can be viewed here. Brooklyn, one building a...
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