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1124 Kings Highway
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Morrells women's apparel, shot by photographer John D. Morrell; June 18, 1961.
Great Store F(r)onts
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Storefront signage is a ubiquitous feature on New York City streets. Today, signs can barely seem worth noticing, the well-known fonts and logos blending into the scenery. But when the streets of New York were lined with mom and pop shops, the design of signs (through fonts, images, and use of space) often allowed these individual stores to stand out. The diversity of signage is especially eye-catching in historical photographs.
Rosa Building
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Rosa Building, 1961. This brick corner building is unusual in that it has a name, among similar style buildings that are only known by their addresses. During the 1920s the building was occupied by Chalmers Realty Company.
1501 Kings Highway
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National City Bank (Citibank) branch at the corner of Kings Highway and East 15th Street, June 18, 1961. The elevated Kings Highway Station of the BMT Brighton Line is visible at right.
1702 Kings Highway
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A unique building among the commercial thoroughfare of Kings Highway, this Mediterranean Revival style structure was constructed in the 1920s. The tile-roofed building was home to the department store Perelson’s in the 1960s, seen here with prominently displayed neon signage.
Century Avalon Theatre
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Century Avalon Theatre, June 18, 1961. Originally planned as the Piccadilly Theatre and built by a local Brooklyn company, the Avalon theatre opened in 1928, having been sold to Loew's prior to opening. Within the year the building was purchased by the Century Theaters circuit. Designed by Samuel Cohen, the auditorium sat more than 2,000 patrons. The theatre survived though 1982. Similar to the fate of many of these old theatre buildings, today this building is a Rite Aid pharmacy with offices on the upper floors.
1425 Kings Highway
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The Chat N Chew Luncheonette on Kings Highway at East 15th Street, June 18, 1961.
Sgt. Joyce Kilmer Square
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Sgt. Joyce Kilmer Square, at the intersection of Kings Highway, Quentin Road, and East 12th street; June 18, 1961. Kilmer was a poet and print journalist whose work appeared in the New York Times, prior the outbreak our World War I. In the Army, Kilmer rose to the rank of sergeant. He was killed on July 30, 1918 in the second battle of the Marne.
1111 Kings Highway
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1111 Kings Highway, June 18, 1961.
The Lenape and Brooklyn
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The trail that emerged from a densely wooded area and led through a Canarsie settlement was known as Mechawanienk which meant “ancient pathway.” It ultimately defined one of the main thoroughfares in the town of Flatbush and became known as The King’s Highway.
1413 Kings Highway
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Shops on Kings Highway, June 18, 1961. The Shoe Box at No. 1413 is still open today.
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1602 Kings Highway
Kings Highway Savings Bank Close-up, exterior view of the Kings Highway Savings Bank located at the intersection of Kings Highway and East 16th Street. Image includes two parked cars and several pedestrians. The image is not dated.
1602 Kings Highway
\[Kings Highway Savings Bank.] Kings Highway Savings Bank on s.e. corner of E. 16th Street and Kings Highway. Taken from BMT platform.
1602 Kings Highway
\[Kings Highway Savings Bank] Architectural rendering of the Kings Highway Savings Bank constructed at the intersection of Kings Highway and East 16th Street.
1602 Kings Highway
\[Kings Highway Savings Bank.] Kings Highway Savings Bank, on s.e. corner of E. 16th Street and Kings Highway. Kings Highway Savings Bank, 1602 Kings Highway.
1612 Kings Highway
\[Adlers.] Adlers, south side of Kings Highway between E. 16th Street E. 17th Street. Levines Clothing, 1612 Kings Highway Adlers Ladies Specialty Shop -1610 Kings Highway.
Kings Highway Station
Construction of New Entrance to the Kings Highway Station: BMT Brighton Line Photograph documenting construction of the new station entrance to the Kings Highway Station of the Brighton Line (BMT). Photograph shows steel structure being erected as well as various construction materials. Original notation on negative reads: Kings Highway Station. Brighton Line: From East rail of Northbound local track looking South showing general view of control house.
Kings Highway Station
\[Two women, one with fur hat] Two women, both with overcoats, sitting on subway; woman on left with head scarf over hat; woman on right with large fur hat and notebook covering most of her face; subway route sign partially visible behind woman on left.
Kings Highway Station
\[Kings Highway station platform: BMT Brighton Line] Kings Highway station on the BMT Brighton Line. Showing all three platforms, tracks, signage, and passengers.
Kings Highway Station
\[Brighton line - Kings Highway BMT station.] Brighton line - Kings Highway BMT station. South side of Kings Highway between E. 15th Street E. 16th Street.
Kings Highway Station
\[View looking north along Kings Highway.] View looking north along Kings Highway (BMT station Brighton line).
Kings Highway Station
Tracks Over Passageway of New Entrance to the Kings Highway Station: BMT Brighton Line Photograph documenting construction of the new station entrance to the Kings Highway Station of the Brighton Line (BMT). Photograph shows station platform and track conditions as well as a BMT Standard Train in station. Original notation on negative reads: Kings Highway Station. Brighton Line: North and Southbound tracks over passageway. Looking North.
Kings Highway Station
\[Kings Highway station platform: BMT Brighton Line] Kings Highway station on the BMT Brighton Line. Showing stationed train on opposite track, benches, and signage.
Kings Highway Station
\[View from Kings Highway BMT station.] View from Kings Highway BMT station. Flayton, Chas Inc. lds sportswr 1601 Kings Highway.
Kings Highway Station
View from Retaining Wall of Existing Station Platform and Tracks: BMT Brighton Line Photograph documenting conditions near Kings Highway Station of the Brighton Line (BMT) in preparation for construction of new station entrance. Photograph shows tracks and station platform at retaing wall. Original notation on negative reads: Kings Highway Station. Brighton Line: View from top of West retaining wall of structure. Facing Northeast from base line station 5+93.
Kings Highway Station
Construction of New Entrance to the Kings Highway Station: BMT Brighton Line Photograph documenting construction of the new station entrance to the Kings Highway Station of the Brighton Line (BMT). Photograph shows steel structure being erected as well as various construction materials. Original notation on negative reads: Kings Highway Station. Brighton Line: From East rail of Northbound local track looking Northeast showing general view of control house.
1601 Kings Highway
\[N.E. corner of E. 16th Street Kings Highway.] N.E. corner of E. 16th Street Kings Highway. Madison School of Business Flaytons (# 1601) Madison School 1609 Kings Highway Madison School Tutoring Center 1601 Kings Highway Flayton Chas Inc, lds sportswr 1601 Kings Highway.
1507 Kings Highway
\[View of Kings Highway at Kings Highway station on Brighton Beach line.] View of Kings Highway at Kings Highway station on Brighton Beach line.
1502 Kings Highway
\[S.E. corner of Kings Highway.] S.E. corner of Kings Highway and E. 15th Street. Baileys (mens wear) on corner. Avellina Flowers next to it. Baileys Mens Shop, 1502 Kings Highway. Avellinas Flower Shop 1504 Kings Highway.
1501 Kings Highway
\[N.e. of corner of E. 15th Street.] N.e. of corner of E. 15th Street (side showing) and Kings Highway looking toward Kings Highway. (1st National City Bank Building).
1501 Kings Highway
\[Northeast corner of E. 15th Street Kings Highway.] Northeast corner of E. 15th Street Kings Highway (1st National City Bank).
1501 Kings Highway
For the carriage trade Caption: "For the carriage trade--National City Bank's Kings Highway Branch at Kings Hignway and E. 15th St. has just opened a 'Sidewalk Teller' window, the bank's first. Certain 'express teller' types of transactions can be handled without entering the bank, and the new outside window speeds up service for automobilists and customers wheeling baby carriages. Pictured are Anne Morelli (left) and Dorothy Brennan, making deposits. The smiling teller is Lucille Fino."
1702 Kings Highway
\[Perelsons on s.e. corner of Kings Highway.] Perelsons on s.e. corner of Kings Highway and E. 17th Street. Perelsons dept store 1702 Kings Highway.
1712 Kings Highway
\[Bartons bonbonniere.] Bartons bonbonniere on south side of Kings Highway between E. 17th Street and E. 18th Street. Bartons Bonbonniere, 1712 Kings Highway.
1425 Kings Highway
\[N.E. corner of Kings Highway.] N.E. corner of Kings Highway (left) E. 15th Street.
Rosa Building
\[N.E. corner of E. 17th Street and Kings Highway.] N.E. corner of E. 17th Street (left) and Kings Highway. The Rosa Building on corner. Twixt n Tween Cosmetique next door Cosmetique Inc. 1701A Kings Highway.
Century Avalon Theatre
\[Centurys Avalon Theatre.] Centurys Avalon Theatre, Kings Highway, at s.w. corner of E. 18th Street and Kings Highway. Centurys Avalon Theatre, 1720 Kings Highway.
1602 Avenue P
Brooklyn: Avenue P - 16th Street (East) 1602 Ave. P., at the S.E. corner of East 16th Street, showing the Kingsway Mansion which was remodeled in late 1935. Beyond is the Kingsway Garage and the Kingsway Building. August 1924. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
Century Avalon Theatre
Theater, cor E 18th St. & Kings Highway Architectural rendering of theater at 1720 Kings Highway seen from left with pedestrians under marquee and on street; six Corinthian pilasters on facade.
1413 Kings Highway
\[North side of Kings Highway.] North side of Kings Highway. Northeast corner of Kings Highway and E. 15th Street at far right.
1413 Kings Highway
\[Shoe-Box.] Shoe-Box, Kings Highway between E. 14th and E. 15th Streets.
1412 Kings Highway
\[South side of Kings Highway.] South side of Kings Highway between E. 14th Street and E. 15th Street. ST Famous Bags, 1414 Kings Highway.
1401 Kings Highway
\[Northeast corner of Kings Highway.] Northeast corner of Kings Highway (side showing) at E. 14th Street \[Grossman shoes].
1723 Kings Highway
Kings Highway looking W. from Ocean Ave Intersection at Kings Highway; parked automobile, median strip, and woman crossing street in left foreground; rear of bus, lamppost, and traffic light in right foreground; other automobiles in background; four-story building with storefronts and fire escape at far left; other buildings (mostly six-story apartment buildings) in background.
1401 Kings Highway
\[N.E. corner of Kings Highway.] N.E. corner of Kings Highway and E. 14th Street. The Clothes Horse, Weateher bird Shoes for Children.The Clothes Horse, 1401 Kings Highway.
1401 Kings Highway
\[Northeast corner of E. 14th Street and Kings Highway.] Northeast corner of E. 14th Street and Kings Highway (Julius Grossman Shoes on corner).
Engine Co. #276
Brooklyn 159, Engine Co. \_276, 1635 E. 14th St; Jerry Spearman, Photographer
Kings Highway Congregational Church
\[Kings Highway Congregational Church] Facade (stone) of Kings Highway Congregational Church, East 18th Street and Avenue P, with trees, street light, street signs, intersecting streets, and a portion of former church in right foreground.
1402 Kings Highway
\[Miles and Dorsey.] Miles and Dorsey at s.e. corner of E. 14th Street and Kings Highway, Dorsey Mens Wear Ltd. 1406 Kings Highway.
Kings Highway Congregational Church
Kings Highway Congregational Church Facade (wood) of Kings Highway Congregational Church, East 18th Street and Avenue P, trees on both sides, raised on blocks; three girls stand in right foreground.
1800 Kings Highway
\[S.E. corner of E. 18th Street and Kings Highway.] S.E. corner of E. 18th Street and Kings Highway, Rays Pizza on corner. Dr. M.A. Silverman optometrist next (at left). E. 18th Street side at right Silverman, Max A., optometrist 1802 Kings Highway.
1801 Kings Highway
\[N.E. corner of East 18th Street and Kings Highway.] N.E. corner of East 18th Street (left) and Kings Highway. Fadens Furs above Masterpiece below on corner. View looking northeast. Fadens Fur Shop, 1801 Kings Highway.
1804 Avenue P
\[#1804 Avenue P.] \#1804 Avenue P, just north of Kings Highway on s.e. corner of Avenue P. and E. 18th Street, (E. 18th Street side showing)
1316 Kings Highway
\[View South side of Kings Highway.] View South side of Kings Highway between E. 13th Street and E. 14th Street. Benhil Shirt Shops, Miami Beach- Miami- New York. National Shoes, Wellesley Shops on s.w. cor. E. 14th Street and Kings Highway (at far left.) Benhil Shirt Shop at 1314 Kings Highway.
1305 Kings Highway
\[Ripley on Kings Highway.] Ripley on Kings Highway between E. 13th Street and E. 14th Street.
1305 Kings Highway
\[View of north side of Kings Highway.] View of north side of Kings Highway between E. 14th Street E. 13th Street looking west.
Wyckoff House
The Wyckoff House, 1687 East 19th Street, south of Kings Highway, Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York, undated (ca. 1882-1919).
1301 Kings Highway
\[Northeast corner Kings Highway.] Northeast corner Kings Highway at E. 13th Streeet \[Ira Bruce on corner].
1902 Kings Highway
\[Southeast corner of Kings Highway.] Southeast corner of Kings Highway at E. 19th Street. Hessing \[sic] Toymart Avalon Pharmacy, 1902 Kings Highway Edw. Hessing, 1904 Kings Highway.
1302 Kings Highway
\[S.E. corner of 13th Street and Kings Highway.] S.E. corner of 13th Street and Kings Highway. Flagg Bros. on corner. Looking south along e. 13th Street.
1302 Kings Highway
\[View of South Side of Kings Highway.] View of South Side of Kings Highway between E. 13th Street and E. 14th Street. Sultana (womens wear). Eli Mackta Shoes, Hanover Shoes for Men. Sultana Shop, 1308 Kings Highway Eli Mackta Shoes Inc., 1308 Kings Highway.
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