Hunting Art at Bushwick Open Studios (Photos)
Arts in Bushwick held the 10th annual Bushwick Open Studios this past weekend. Begun in 2006 as a on...
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.
5 Amazing Upstate Leaf Peeping Spots for New Yorkers
Want to get in some leaf peeping this year? Make sure you plan ahead so you know when and where to ...
Immerse Yourself in the Sights and Sounds of the Battle of Brooklyn at New-York Historical Society
Hushed voices, bells tolling and lapping waves -- the sounds of the Continental Army's overnight ret...
From Woods to City in 18 Months: Fiske Terrace-Midwood Park (Photos)
Tree-shaded streets and an eclectic array of early 20th century architecture are wonderful inducemen...
From the Forum: Is a Permit Needed for Stoop Repairs?
A reader is looking to do some front yard work, including repairs to the stoop and installing a new ...
Peek Inside the Lush Rooms of a Grand Heights Mansion From 80 Years Ago (Photos)
If you have spent any time wandering the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, you may have looked with envy a...
You Have Arrived: The Gateposts of Prospect Park South
If you are wandering through the Flatbush neighborhood of Prospect Park South, you may have stumbled...
5 Two-Bedrooms in Historic Buildings for Under $1 Million
Looking for a home that envelops you with a sense of history every time you step through door? These...
The Wandering Cow of Montague Street
Even in 1862, a cow was not a common visitor to the streets of Brooklyn Heights. The farms were long...
This Carroll Gardens Topper Has Been Impressing Passersby for Over a Century
Just outside of the Carroll Gardens Historic District is 534 Henry Street, a building with a bold an...
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