Building of the Day: 273 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Apostolic Faith Church, originally Orthodox Friend...
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: 93 Underhill Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Originally W.C. Vosburgh Mfg. and Co., now apartme...
Past and Present: The Children’s Court/ 102 Court Street
A Look at Brooklyn, then and now. After many delays, including the Panic of 1837, Brooklyn...
Building of the Day: 27 Lee Avenue
(Photo: Ken Roe for cinematreasures.com) Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Original...
Walkabout: A Parade of Champions, Part 1
Read Part 2 of this story. Landmarks aren’t always about great architecture. Sometimes they...
Building of the Day: 496 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Bedford Branch: Brooklyn Public Library Address: ...
Building of the Day: 186 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: The Franklin Building Address: 186 Remsen Street ...
Walkabout: Alms for the Poor, Part 2
Read Part 1 of this story. In my last post, I introduced you to the Kings County Almshouse, a...
Building of the Day: 532 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Private house Address: 532 Clinton Avenue Cross Street...
Building of the Day: 231-235 Rogers Avenue
Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Retail/residential Address: 231-235 Rogers Avenue...
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