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Public School 157
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Kent Avenue, west side, between Myrtle and Park Avenues, showing Public School No. 157, 1929. Constructed in 1906, P.S. 157 is elaborate Gothic Revival-style building designed by C.B. J. Snyder. The school suffered neglect, water damage, and misguided alterations throughout the 20th century. The original structure included an ornate parapet with 40 terra cotta “learned” owls attached. In the early 21st century, an architectural firm undertook an extensive renovation that recreated more than 5,000 units of terra cotta, including the parapet and owls.
Public School 157
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P.S. 157, The Benjamin Franklin 850 Kent Avenue, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn 1909 Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, architect C.B.J. Snyder’s goal was to build a world-class public school system for New York City. Constructed in 1909, P.S. 157, an “H” design pioneered by Snyder, is a fine example of the Colligate Gothic style of architecture reminiscent of the classical architecture of Oxford, Bryn Mawr, and Princeton. The building’s parapets are accentuated with 40 terracotta owls, representing “wisdom.”
Jacob Dangler House
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Jacob Dangler House, ca. 1975. This French Gothic Revival mansion was built for Jacob Dangler, a German-born producer of provisions, bank trustee, and real estate investor. Dangler’s mansion was completed in 1902, a few blocks from the factory where his cold cuts were produced (his bologna was especially popular) and his Myrtle Avenue storefront. In 1941, two years after Dangler’s death, the house was sold. The Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic organization, purchased the building in 1967 and operated an event space into the 21st century. In August of 2022, the building was demolished after the Landmarks Preservation Commission failed to act to designate it.
Jacob Dangler House
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Jacob Dangler House, ca. 1975. The French Gothic mansion may appear out of place on a block of brownstone townhouses, but its architecture reflects the heritage of it first owner. Jacob Dangler, a successful producer of provisions, was born in Alsace-Lorraine, the oft-disputed territory at the French-German border.
819 Bedford Avenue
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817-827 Bedford Avenue, March 30, 1958. The A.D Freed Oil Company seen at right at no. 823 survived in this location until 2015 when it was replaced by a new glass-front multi-family residential unit.
159 Taaffe Place
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Engine #209 Taaffe Place, 1957. The Brooklyn Fire Department Engine 9 was organized in 1869 at 159 Taaffe Place (formerly Graham Street) in a building that had formerly housed the volunteer Engine 12. In 1892, Engine 9 was called to a massive fire at a series of buildings on Nostrand Avenue, and its firefighters performed a number of daring rescues. The engine company moved into a different building in 1966, and was eventually disbanded in 2003. The building at 159 Taaffe Place still stands and has a faded sign "American Refractories" above the large rolling metal gate. The top floor looks to be a residence.
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715 Myrtle Avenue
715 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, February 7, 1916. Photographed for Joseph P. Day.
Myrtle Avenue and Nostrand Avenue
Myrtle Ave. El station on Nostrand Ave Myrtle Avenue "El" line subway station at Nostrand Avenue with several parked automobiles, street lights, apartment buildings, pedestrians, traffic light, and "Fountain, luncheonette" in background; street in foreground.
Nostrand Avenue Public Baths
Public Bath located on Nostrand Avenue north of Myrtle Avenue at the terminus of Stockton Street, Brooklyn, architect Helmle, Huberty & Hudswell. The designs for the Nostrand Avenue public bath house project were resubmitted and granted final approval on November 14, 1905.
Nostrand Avenue Public Baths
Public Bath located on Nostrand Avenue north of Myrtle Avenue at the terminus of Stockton Street, Brooklyn, architect Helmle, Huberty & Hudswell. The original drawings for the Nostrand Avenue public bath house were found incomplete and disapproved by the Art Commission on June 13, 1905.
835 Bedford Avenue
\[4th A.D. Republican Club, #835 Bedford Avenue (center).] 4th A.D. Republican Club, #835 Bedford Avenue (center).
837 Bedford Avenue
837 (?) Bedford Avenue. South of and next to 835.
819 Bedford Avenue
\[East side of Bedford Avenue.] East side of Bedford Avenue.
679 Myrtle Avenue
\[Myrtle Avenue and Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY] Myrtle Avenue and Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Northward view of multiple trolley lines, cars, shops and pedestrians.
153 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: Nostrand Avenue - Vernon Avenue 153 Nostrand Ave., at the N.E. corner of Vernon Ave., showing the Vanderveer house, erected by Henry Boerum in 1866. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
153 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: Nostrand Avenue - Vernon Avenue (1) Nostrand Ave., at the N.E. corner of Vernon Ave. A view of the Wanderveer House, built in 1868, raned in September 1928. A 5-story Apartment house now (1936) occupies the site. May 1923. Eugene L. Arbruster Collection. (2) The same, from another angle. May 1923. EugmaeoL. Armbruster Collection. (3) The same, another view. May 1923. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection. (4) The same, showing the east side of Vernon Ave. May 1923. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
153 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: Nostrand Avenue - Vernon Avenue 153 Nostrand Ave., at the N.E. corner of Vernon Ave., showing a section of the old Rappelyea farm, purchased by Henry Boerum on May 1, 1828 and who, in 1866, erected for his daughter Mrs. Susan Vanderveer, the home in this view. When it was in existence it was known as the Vanderveer house; now(1929)a 5-story apartment house occupies the site. 1922\. Eugene 1. Armbruster Collection.
153 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: Susan Vanderveer House, 153 Nostrand Avenue, northwest corner of Vernon Avenue, 1923.
153 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: Nostrand Avenue - Vernon Avenue (1) Nostrand Ave., at the N.E. corner of Vernon Ave. A view of the Wanderveer House, built in 1868, raned in September 1928. A 5-story Apartment house now (1936) occupies the site. May 1923. Eugene L. Arbruster Collection. (2) The same, from another angle. May 1923. EugmaeoL. Armbruster Collection. (3) The same, another view. May 1923. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection. (4) The same, showing the east side of Vernon Ave. May 1923. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
153 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: Susan Vanderveer House, 153 Nostrand Avenue, northwest corner of Vernon Avenue, 1923.
393 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Looking west on Willoughby Avenue at excavation in progress between Spencer Street and Walworth Street. September 10, 1914.
895 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn: Bedford Avenue - Willoughby Avenue Bedford and Willoughby Avenues, n.e. cor., Brooklyn. Neg. no. A-1219 P.L. Sperr, photographer April 22, 1941
895 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn: Bedford Avenue - Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn n.e. cor. Bedford & Willoughby Aves. 7-8-42 Neg. No. A-539 Neg. # 1183 P.L. Sperr
Jacob Dangler House
\[Universal Temple building.]
Jacob Dangler House
\[Universal Temple building.]
661 Myrtle Avenue
\[Myrtle Avenue between Skillman Street and Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York] View of trolley tracks and the Myrtle Avenue Elevated on Myrtle Avenue between Skillman Street and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Myrtle Avenue is paved with cobblestones. Children and young adults can be seen walking on the sidewalk. A number of businesses are shown, such as a meat market and a bakery.
661 Myrtle Avenue
Under the Myrtle Ave. El Section of Myrtle Avenue with intersection of Skillman Street in foreground, small, commercial/residential buildings on both sides, several parked vehicles (including two trucks), and Myrtle Avenue "El" tracks overhead.
444 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. View looking east at trees from north curb of Willoughby Avenue near Nostrand Avenue. May 11, 1915.
903 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn: Bedford Avenue - Willoughby Avenue 903 Bedford Ve., at S.E. corner of Willoughby Ave., known as the Bedford Mansion. Also seen, is Willoughby Ave., south side, east from Bedford Ave. July 22, 1934. P.L. Sperr
444 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Looking east down Willoughby Avenue from Nostrand Avenue. Condition of sidewalk. September 10, 1914.
455 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. View looking east. Conditions of trees on south side of Willoughby Avenue between Nostrand Avenue and Marcy Avenue. October 20, 1914.
655 Myrtle Avenue
\[Myrtle Avenue between Skillman Street and Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York] View of trolley tracks on Myrtle Avenue between Skillman Street and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The street is partially paved with cobble stones. Harry's Cut Rate Bakery and a pawn shop are shown. Parked cars can be seen on the side of the street.
54 Walworth Street
Brooklyn: Walworth St. - Park Ave. 54 to 36 Walworth Avenue, west side, between Park Avenue and Flushing Avenue, viewing North toward the latter. Shown, too, are W. P. A. laborers working on a sewer project. July 11, 1935 Works Progress Administration Five Boroughs Project
175 Skillman Street
\[View of Skillman Street from corner of Willoughby Avenue looking Northeast.] View of Skillman Street from corner of Willoughby Avenue looking Northeast. East side of Skillman Street showing.
454 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. View looking east toward Marcy Avenue from north curb of Willoughby Avenue. May 11, 1915.
Public School 54
Brooklyn: Sanford Street - Willoughby Avenue Sanford Street, east side, between Willoughby and DeKalb Avenues, showing Public School No. 54. Board of Education of the City of New York October 3, 1929
Public School 54
Last call for breakfast Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1314, SCHL 1315), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three images: caption: "Last call for breakfast--Under the watchful eye of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Desperak of 349 Clifton Place, Fay, 2 1/2, makes short work of the model breakfast arranged by parents and teachers at P. S. 54, 195 Sanford St. Six-year-old Ronald Sykes, 1031 Bedford Ave., moves full steam ahead as Deborah Lea Malin\[s]ky, 3 1/2, of 106 Hart St., watches parther, Medista Mealing, also 3 1/2, of 339 Clifton Place, make a trial run on her breakfast cereal. The week-long breakfast program, served to 150 children and parents in the school cafeteria, was inaugurated to improve the eating habits of the youngsters and instruct parents in the purchase of low cost, high nutrition foods. ..."
Public School 54
Last call for breakfast Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1314, SCHL 1315), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three images: caption: "Last call for breakfast--Under the watchful eye of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Desperak of 349 Clifton Place, Fay, 2 1/2, makes short work of the model breakfast arranged by parents and teachers at P. S. 54, 195 Sanford St. Six-year-old Ronald Sykes, 1031 Bedford Ave., moves full steam ahead as Deborah Lea Malin\[s]ky, 3 1/2, of 106 Hart St., watches parther, Medista Mealing, also 3 1/2, of 339 Clifton Place, make a trial run on her breakfast cereal. The week-long breakfast program, served to 150 children and parents in the school cafeteria, was inaugurated to improve the eating habits of the youngsters and instruct parents in the purchase of low cost, high nutrition foods. ..."
Public School 54
Last call for breakfast Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1314, SCHL 1315), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three images: caption: "Last call for breakfast--Under the watchful eye of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Desperak of 349 Clifton Place, Fay, 2 1/2, makes short work of the model breakfast arranged by parents and teachers at P. S. 54, 195 Sanford St. Six-year-old Ronald Sykes, 1031 Bedford Ave., moves full steam ahead as Deborah Lea Malin\[s]ky, 3 1/2, of 106 Hart St., watches parther, Medista Mealing, also 3 1/2, of 339 Clifton Place, make a trial run on her breakfast cereal. The week-long breakfast program, served to 150 children and parents in the school cafeteria, was inaugurated to improve the eating habits of the youngsters and instruct parents in the purchase of low cost, high nutrition foods. ..."
Public School 54
Brooklyn: Walworth St. - Myrtle Ave. P. S. 54, Walworth Street fr. Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn. P. L. Sperr, photographer. Apr. 22, 1941 Neg. No. A-1094
169 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn: Franklin Avenue - Myrtle Avenue (1) 157-173 Franklin Ave., east side, between Myrtle Ave. and Willoughby Street. Also seen is the Franklin Ave. Italian Presbyterian Church, at no. 161-171 Franklin Ave. July 22, 1934. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, an earlier view. April 1925. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
169 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn: Franklin Avenue - Myrtle Avenue (1) 157-173 Franklin Ave., east side, between Myrtle Ave. and Willoughby Street. Also seen is the Franklin Ave. Italian Presbyterian Church, at no. 161-171 Franklin Ave. July 22, 1934. P. L. Sperr. (2) The same, an earlier view. April 1925. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
Franklin Avenue Station
\[Corner of Franklin Avenue & Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, New York] Photograph of the corner of Franklin Avenue and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph shows the Franklin Avenue Station of the Myrtle Avenue elevated line and the trolley tracks of the former Franklin Avenue and Lorimer St Lines which have been converted to trackless trolley ("trolley bus") operation. A trolley bus can be seen in the distance on Franklin Avenue. Photograph also shows a Hamilton Carton Co. truck.
189 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn: Franklin Avenue - Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn e. side Franklin Ave. n. of Willoughby Ave. 7-8-42 0o,/ Neg. No. .E5 NR P.L. Sperr
191 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn: Franklin Avenue - Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn n.e. cor. Franklin A Willoughby Aves. 7-3-42 Seg. S 2E 593 P.L. Sperr
193 Franklin Avenue
\[View of East side of Franklin Avenue taken from corner of Willoughby Avenue looking Northeast.] View of East side of Franklin Avenue taken from corner of Willoughby Avenue looking Northeast.
FDNY Hook and Ladder Company 102
490 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Excavation in preparation for laying water distribution pipes that will deliver Catskill water from City Water Tunnel No. 1 through Brooklyn and toward the borough of Queens. Camera at entrance of 490 Willoughby Avenue, looking east. October 20, 1914.
490 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Condition of sidewalk on Willoughby Avenue between Nostrand Avenue and Marcy Avenue, looking east. September 10, 1914.
496 Willoughby Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Sidewalk. Camera in front of 496 Willoughby Avenue, looking east toward Marcy Avenue. September 23, 1914.
17 Pulaski Street
\[Marcy Avenue and Pulaski Street: IND Crosstown Line] Survey negative documents the street conditions on the southwest corner of Marcy Avenue and Pulaski Street as part of the construction and Maintenance of the IND Crosstown Line. Shows sidewalk, street, trolley track, trolley, storefronts, apartments, pedestrians, automobiles, and signage.
Nassau Gaslight Company Gas Tank
Transportation - Wagons. Transportation: A milk wagon making its rounds through the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Shown, too, is a brick encased gas tank, erected in 1874. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection View 1: 1923 View 2: A wagon loading fruit baskets, First Avenue and E. 5th Street, Manhattan P.L. Sperr, Photographer. 1934
913 KENT AVENUE
913 KENT AVENUE
913 KENT AVENUE
Marcy Avenue and Stockton Street
\[Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, New York] View of trolley tracks on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn, New York during construction of the IND Crosstown Line. A number of businesses, such as a candy store, are shown. Pedestrians and cars can be seen on the street.
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