Spicing Up History With the Brooklyn Historical Society
Get your taste buds tingling with a dive into the origins of spicy food in America. The Brooklyn His...
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.
15 Architects Whose Designs Shaped the Look of Historic Brooklyn
Have you ever wondered who designed that fascinating structure you walk by every day? We've rounded ...
From the Forum: Fencing in the Garden in a Historic District
Homeowners want to plant a front garden this spring and protect it by installing a fence, but aren't...
Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Restored Bed Stuy Townhouse, A Poughkeepsie Charmer
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a condo in Prospect Heights, a detail-fil...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Bed Stuy Restoration, a Dramatic Cobble Hill Reno
The Insider: No-Compromises Gut Gives Cobble Hill Townhouse Window Wall, Dramatic Interior Volume ...
From the Forum: Should Homeowners Remove Layers or Just Add Another to Their Failing Roof?
They've gotten quotes for the repair of their leaking roof but homeowners aren't sure if they should...
In the 1920s This Manursing Island Mansion Was Revealed as a Mistress’s Secret Hide-Away
Delving into the history of a house with a bit of age often involves attempting to prove or debunk s...
New Illustrated Map Highlights the Endangered Historic Buildings of Gowanus
Think you know Gowanus? A new illustrated map can be your guide to the architectural and cultural he...
From the Forum: Getting a Suspiciously Sagging Floor Checked Out in a Gut Reno
The owner of a relatively recent gut renovated brownstone has noticed the top floor seems to be sink...
Get to Know a Brooklyn Park With Urban Park Ranger Programs Across the Borough This Month
Shake off winter and head out into Brooklyn's green spaces for some free public programs this month....
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