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Brooklyn Back In The Day: Greetings From 1950′s Ft. Greene
Filed under: Ft. Greene
Earlier this week I posted the above photo and asked you to identify where it was taken. Two people posted answers and both were correct: Ft. Greene Park.
Today I will kick off the weekend with a few more goodies from my latest acquisition of old Brooklyn shots. The details are scant as to who this family was but the husband’s name was Al and his wife was named Julie. Al was a Technical Corporal in the army during World War II and they in all probability lived in the Ft. Greene Houses. By all appearances they are a loving, happy and prosperous family and will undoubtedly give you a smile this Friday afternoon. Enjoy!
Looking dapper in front of the Ft. Greene Houses.
Striking a pose in front of mom’s vanity.
A group hug in front of the Prison Ship Martyr’s Monument.
A more serious family portrait.
Time for a trip to Grandma’s house!
Blow out the candle!
Merry Christmas from Ft. Greene!
A microscope!
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that a helicopter is not what this child wanted for Christmas.
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Photos du Jour: TD Bank
Smith – 9th Bound Platform at Fulton Street
Queens-bound platform at Greenpoint Avenue
Miss Heather
Thanksgiving, Black Friday And Beyond!
First off, busy or forgetful oenophiles in Greenpoint will be happy to know Dandelion Wine will be open today from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to serve your vino needs!
Dandy Wine
153 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
I don’t know about you, but the one thing I really love about New York City on a holiday weekend is the peace and quiet: e.g.; the two percenters are out of town! What’s more, there’s no need to go to Manhattan to do your holiday shopping this weekend. There’s plenty of action here in north(ish) Brooklyn. Fuck chain stores! Here are a couple (more) places you can get your gift-giving on. And benefit small businesses to boot!
Miss Wit (the brains behind this shirt and bona fide Sunset Parker to boot) will be at large at the ‘Flea this Sunday. Or you can make her acquaintance the previous day in *sniff* Manhattan.
If it doesn’t involve riding the G train I am not interested. 99.44% of what’s worthwhile in life is the journey, not the destination. Anyone who has patronized the Crosstown Local as long (or longer) than I have will tell you this.
The Brooklyn Flea
Sunday, November 30, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
357 Clermont Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Last— but hardly least— Greenpoint’s very own Dalaga is having a sale. With champagne, no less! Per their press release:
Come on in and don’t worry about the cold… we will be serving champagne Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to warm you up. Let’s get this gorgeous holiday started!
Indeed.
Dalaga
150 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Free champagne = I’m there!
Miss Heather
Obamarama: Yes We Did!
Sure the election is over but there’s still plenty of Barack goodness to go around. Here are a few of my favorite bits of Obamarama from Brooklyn and beyond!
Washington Avenue, Brooklyn.
Clifton Place, Brooklyn.
Grattan Street, Brooklyn.
North 4th Street, Brooklyn.
Chicago, Illinois.
Those of you who like the “FIRST” posters can order one by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: Chi-town pix, Mr. Heather
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