East New York

Nice article to read as my father, soon to be 93, worked as an engraver at the American Numbering Machine Company right up to its closing in 1971. In fact my brother and I, barely 10 years old at the time, "helped" my father clear out/clean up parts of the factory when it closed. My father purchased some of the remaining machines.... Pantographs, surface grinders, lathes, etc as well as additional items and ultimately started his own small engraving company in Queens. He did hand engraving and machine engraving. He knew most of the names in the engraving business during that time period, Conrad being one of them. I would think he is one of the last, if not the last, remaining of the employees.

I remember going to a New Year’s Eve party in the 70s in this house a friend of mine, not invited by another friend and let me tell you the inside of this mansion was beautiful. I do remember the owners of the the family that live there owned two huge Doberman pinchers. To this day when I think about New Year’s Eve and celebrating, I think back at that party in 1977. Absolutely fabulous.

That steep hill at Miller Avenue is something else - as is the view. I think it rivals Washington Heights for elevation & steep incline.

Loved reading this story. We are owners of a couple of budlings across the street from this location and it was so interesting to read about our famous little street and the history. Thank you for writing it.