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ps158
in History 10 years and 3 months ago
cistern / outhouse
We found what I believe to be an old cistern in our backyard. It’s a beast – around 8′ deep by 8′ wide. The bottom…
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kimplicated
in History 12 years and 2 months ago
Finding 1940s Tax Photo?
Hi all, I’m looking for the old tax photos of our home. As I understand it, the city took photos of every building in the…
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secondmonkey
in History 12 years and 2 months ago
What is the purpose of the long metal rod extending out from my fire escape?
The fire escape off the brownstone in Gowanus that I just moved into has a long metal pole extending out from the fire escape on…
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BobMarvin
in History 12 years and 6 months ago
Did you see the article about the Pr0spect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District in yesterday,s NYT?
From Sunday’s NYT Metro section: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/nyregion/an-oasis-of-brownstones-and-rastafarian-gear-in-brooklyn.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y&_r=0
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Whitestoner
in History 13 years and 6 months ago
Researching the history of a particular Brownstone
We purchased a brownstone a couple of years ago and I would like to know more of it’s history. Has anyone done this? Or could…
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bobjohn
in History 13 years and 8 months ago
The worst outcome of the hurrecate will be ...
I think it will be broken TimeWarrner wires. They are hanging in the backyard at mersy of squerals. Last time something fall on it we…
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