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1899 was the year my house was built, although Brooklyn City Directories don’t show anyone living there until 1901.
Celebrating Christmas in 1899: A Tale of Two BrooklynsWe made an offer on 54 Greene about 6 years ago..... crazy thats its been left to rot all this time.
Bed Stuy Locals Race to Buy Historic Stuyvesant Avenue Mansion as Sale LoomsI really love historical stories like this one. I even downloaded the PDF of the book you mentioned and have started to read it. Love Brooklyn history!
Downtown Brooklyn’s Forgotten EmporiumsThanks for the update!
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