Walkabout: Have an Historic Brooklyn Christmas!
For Christmas, I present the words of one of Brooklyn's most famous sons, and some historic imag...
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: Favorite Sacred Spaces
Throughout history, in all cultures, buildings and spaces dedicated to honor and worship a Higher Po...
Walkabout: Readers’ Favorites
Today's favorite buildings are suggestions from readers, and all are among my favorite Brooklyn ...
Walkabout: Apartment Building Favorites
There are literally thousands of original apartment buildings in Brooklyn. From eight unit flats...
Walkabout: Favorite Brooklyn Buildings – Reader’s Choices
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Montrose Morris writes a guest post about Brooklyn architectural his...
Walkabout: My Favorites – Commercial and Civic Buildings
Our regular architecture columnist who on this site goes by the username Montrose Morris files a...
Walkabout: Reader’s Favorites – The Dutch Masters
I received a few lists of favorite buildings from readers, and will be reporting on the ones tha...
Walkabout: Some Favorite Things: Part I
When I first moved to NYC, I lived in the Bronx, near relatives. Before moving to Brooklyn, ...
Walkabout: Our Favorite Brooklyn Buildings
For December, I'd like to feature my favorite buildings, and yours. Each column will highlight f...
Walkabout: Montrose Morris, Part 5, From Hot to Forgot(ten)
This is the last installment of the life and career of late-19th-century architect Montrose Morr...
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