An Old Bit of New Lots: The 1873 Town Hall
Editor’s note: This story is an update of one that ran in 2013. Read the original here. In 1860...
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A Neighborhood Stalwart: The Sears Store in Flatbush
Editor’s note: This story is an update of one that ran in 2015. Read the original here. It’s ...
History Underfoot: Flooring in the 19th Century Home
Editor’s note: This is an update of a series that ran in 2010. Read the originals here: Part 1 and...
The Mysterious Little Houses of Herkimer Court and How They Were Saved
Editor’s note: This story is an update of one that ran in 2013. Read the original here. Ever si...
Explore Preservation and Change in Brooklyn With Walking Tours of the Borough
Get out into the borough with multiple tours exploring history and transformation in Brooklyn neighb...
Tour and Learn the Tales of Abolitionists in Downtown Brooklyn
It is easy to walk through a neighborhood without realizing the layers of history that are present. ...
The Story of Brooklyn’s Grand Stage, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade
It is almost impossible to watch a television show or movie set in Brooklyn without encountering a s...
The Story of Brooklyn’s Lady Developers, Architects and Builders
In many people’s minds, the planning and construction of buildings is a man’s job. After all, in...
The Life and Times of Park Slope’s Singular Montauk Club
Late 19th century Brooklyn was a city basking in the glories of the Gilded Age. Taking their cue fro...
Greenpoint’s Astral Apartments: A Building Ahead of Its Time
Charles Pratt was one of the entrepreneurial wizards of 19th century Brooklyn. He was born in Massac...
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