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.

Walkabout: Fly Me to the Moon, Part 3

The story of Luna Park, the third and youngest of the “Big Three” amusement parks in Coney...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/08/2011 0

Building of the Day: 154 Broadway

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Former Meyer’s Bakery and Lunch Room Address: 1...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/07/2011 5

Building of the Day: 2101 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Address: Former RKO Kenmore Theater, now Modell’s Spor...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/06/2011 0

Walkabout: Fly Me to the Moon, Part 2

Coney Island was the largest and most famous entertainment center in the world. It was compose...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/06/2011 2

Building of the Day: 192 Brooklyn Avenue

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: row house Address: 192 Brooklyn Avenue Cross Str...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/02/2011 2

Dumbo

Past and Present: Talman Street

A Look at Brooklyn, then and now. One of the famous Berenice Abbot photos of Brooklyn in 19...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/02/2011 3

Building of the Day: 463 Clinton Avenue

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: former Morgan Bogart house Address: 463 Clinton ...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/01/2011 4

Walkabout: Fly Me to the Moon, Part 1

I’ve written a few articles about the development of Coney Island, from the Golden Age of th...

By Suzanne Spellen 09/01/2011 0

Building of the Day: 451-453 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Semi-detached twin houses Address: 451-453 Decat...

By Suzanne Spellen 08/31/2011 7

Building of the Day: Meadowport Arch

Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Meadowport Arch Address: Prospect Park Cross Str...

By Suzanne Spellen 08/30/2011 4