Where 19th Century Brooklynites Got Their Christmas Trees
The sidewalks of Brooklyn are green and fragrant despite the cold weather when Christmas tree seller...
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.
The Conifer-Bedecked Sidewalks of Brooklyn (Photos)
Time is running out to enjoy the pine-scented sidewalks of Brooklyn. Christmas tree stands pop up ac...
From the Forum: What Is the Best Way to Seal Up a Chimney?
A reader is looking to prevent soot from from escaping down the chimney and into the house. The fire...
See the Amazingly Preserved, Mellowed Grandeur of Gilded Age Chop House Gage & Tollner (Photos)
It doesn't take much to imagine the sound of lobsters being cracked, oysters being shucked, local po...
From the Forum: Is a Permit Required for Drywall and Plaster Removal?
A reader wants to remove to remove all drywall and plaster from the ceilings and walls of an apartme...
A Brief Brooklyn Winter Wonderland (Photos)
The first significant snow hit Brooklyn this past weekend and residents took full advantage. The bla...
From the Forum: Can a Garage Legally Be Converted Into a Home Office?
A reader is interesting in converting a garage in poor condition into usable work space. The garage ...
Upstate House Museums Dress Up for the Holidays (Photos)
In the mood for an upstate adventure that captures the traditions of the season? It isn't too late t...
Brooklynites Commute Over Frozen East River, Boys Make a Profit (1888)
The snowpocalypse of 1888 brought a brutal blizzard to New York City and temperatures cold enough to...
From the Forum: Getting Heat to the Whole House
A reader is finding that their gas-fueled hot water heating system is not warming the rental portion...
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