See Artists in Action at the Third Annual Brooklyn Pottery Invitational
For the third year in a row, ceramicists will be converging on Brooklyn for a weekend of demonstrati...
Susan De Vries
Susan De Vries is the Photo and Research Director for Brownstoner. She has a background in historic preservation, historic site management, and research, and has a passion for photography, documenting 19th century architecture, and ferreting out fact from folklore.
From the Forum: Is a French Drain the Solution?
Looking to solve a water issue in their brownstone, a homeowner is considering installing a french d...
Travel Back in Time With the Transit Museum’s Parade of Trains to Brighton Beach
Take a Brooklyn trip in vintage style with the New York Transit Museum this month. Climb aboard ...
Dancing Through the Rain at the 2019 West Indian Day Carnival Parade (Photos)
Rain may have descended onto Eastern Parkway occasionally but the display of brilliant costumes and ...
A Glimpse Into Work and the Celebration of Labor Day in 19th Century New York
While Labor Day now marks the end of the summer and the onslaught of the busy fall season, New Yorke...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: Coignet in Gowanus, Greek Revival in Brooklyn Heights
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a row house in Bay Ridge, a brick house i...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: Coignet Building on the Market, Wegmans Signs Go Up
Gowanus’ Famed and Landmarked Coignet Building Hits Market for $6.5 Million Beautifully restore...
From the Forum: Budgeting for a New Backyard
A homeowner knows what features they want in a new backyard but has no idea what landscaping might c...
Step Back in Time to the Heyday of a Great Estate With a Tour of Untermyer Gardens
This grand Yonkers mansion is long gone, but the magnificent gardens remain, giving a glimpse at the...
Spend the Labor Day Holiday Getting Close to Nature in Prospect Park
Still haven't made plans for the Labor Day holiday? The Prospect Park Alliance is hosting a day of f...
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