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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.”
684 Bedford Avenue
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Military band marching in the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade. May 30, 1895. The building at left (with awning) is 684 Bedford Avenue.
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.
571 Flushing Avenue
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Five-alarm fire at the Hub Furniture Company warehouse on Flushing Avenue, March 26, 1930. No workers or firefighters were injured and the fire was brought under control in about one hour.
Public School 71
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Public School 71 ARCHITECT: James W. Naughton DATE: 1888-89 STYLE: Second Empire Public School 71K is a Second Empire style brick building, designed by James W. Naughton and erected in 1888-89 in the Williamsburgh section of Brooklyn prior to the Incorporation of Greater New York. A prominent feature in the area, the building is an important reminder of the long history of public education in Brooklyn which dates back to the Dutch colonial period.
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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
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
819 Bedford Avenue
\[East side of Bedford Avenue.] East side of Bedford Avenue.
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.
535 Flushing Avenue
\[Flushing Avenue at Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY] A New York bound trolley is stopped in front of 539 Flushing Avenue with its doors open. A muddy puddle runs between the roadway and the sidewalk.
37-41 Franklin Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. View of brick wall of the building on Franklin Avenue opposite 44. September 10, 1925.
414 Flushing Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. Wallabout Basin Storage and Terminal Company warehouse building located at the southeast corner of Franklin Avenue and Flushing Avenue. Showing conditions before beginning construction work. August 25, 1925.
Franklin Brewing Company
\[Franklin Brewing Co.] View of Franklin Brewing Company building at unspecified Brooklyn location.
37-41 Franklin Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. View of brick wall of the building on Franklin Avenue opposite 44. September 10, 1925.
414 Flushing Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. Wallabout Basin Storage and Terminal Company warehouse building located at the southeast corner of Franklin Avenue and Flushing Avenue. Showing conditions in this vicinity before beginning construction work. July 28, 1925.
414 Flushing Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. Wallabout Basin Storage and Terminal Company warehouse building located at the southeast corner of Franklin Avenue and Flushing Avenue. Showing conditions in this vicinity before beginning construction work. July 28, 1925.
539 Flushing Avenue
\[Flushing Avenue and Nostrand Avenue, Looking east, Brooklyn, NY] Trolley tracks at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Nostrand (right) / Lee (left) Avenues in Brooklyn, NY. Camera is situated in the center of Flushing Avenue, facing East. A Coca-Cola truck and Sunoco gas station are on the North and South sides of the street, respectively. Across Nostrand Avenue, Marcy Houses is under construction and a large sign has been posted to this effect by the Housing Authority.
539 Flushing Avenue
\[Nostrand Avenue at Flushing Avenue, Looking North, Brooklyn, NY] Intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Camera is positioned in the center of Nostrand Avenue looking north to Flushing Avenue where Lee Avenue begins.
429 Flushing Avenue
\[View of North side of Flushing Avenue, taken from corner of Skillman Street (which ends at this point).] View of North side of Flushing Avenue, taken from corner of Skillman Street (which ends at this point).
715 Myrtle Avenue
715 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, February 7, 1916. Photographed for Joseph P. Day.
271 Lee Avenue
Nutri Cola sign, 271 Lee Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
703 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn: Wallabout St. - Lynch St. Intersection of Wallabout Street (right) and Lynch Street, looking north. The New York and Brooklyn Casket Company occupies the large factory. P. L. Sperr April 12, 1941
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.
405 Flushing Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. View looking north on Franklin Avenue from the south side of Flushing Avenue. December 18, 1925.
405 Flushing Avenue
\[Flushing Avenue at Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY] Downtown Brooklyn and Park Row bound trolley tracks at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. looking west. New York Cleaning and Dyeing Co. is prominent in the photograph.
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.
405 Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn: Flushing Avenue - Franklin Avenue Flushing Avenue (right), at the northeast corner of Franklin Avenue. P. L. Sperr April 11, 1941
33 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: east side of Hopkins Street north of Nostrand Avenue, June 1923.
33 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn: east side of Hopkins Street north of Nostrand Avenue, June 1923.
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.
392 Flushing Avenue
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. View at the intersection of Franklin and Flushing Avenues, looking south on Franklin Avenue. October 27, 1925.
571 Flushing Avenue
567 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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.
571 Flushing Avenue
567 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States
571 Flushing Avenue
569 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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.
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.
2 Franklin Avenue
Wallabout Street and Franklin Avenue. Kool Morgan Optical Company
2 Franklin Avenue
Wallabout Street and Franklin Avenue. Kool Morgan Optical Company
12 Heyward Street
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. View of the Deknatel building located on the north side of Wythe Avenue between Wallabout Street and Heyward Street. Showing conditions in this vicinity before beginning construction work. July 28, 1925.
12 Heyward Street
Brooklyn: Franklin Avenue - Wallabout Street ranklin Avenue, east side, af Wallabout Street, looking north. On the right, at the southeast corner, is the Donohue Boiler Works; at the northeast corner is the Tole Morgan optical instruments factory. P. L. Sperr pril 12, 1941
12 Heyward Street
Board of Water Supply. Laying water distribution pipes. Beaver Engineering and Contracting Company, contractor. Trench excavation on Wythe Avenue looking north from the east side of Wallabout Street. One set of iron rod hangers and I-beams spanning the trench may be seen in the photograph. May 7, 1926.
681 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn: Heyward Street - Bedford Avenue Heyward Street (left), at the northeast corner of Bedford Avenue. P. ~'. Sperr April 12, 1941
684 Bedford Avenue
Saint Lucy's Church
Dangerous game Several boys playing on city street with commercial/residential buildings on left and in background, several parked and moving automibiles, and man standing in right foreground. Caption: "Dangerous game--Youngsters of the Wallabout section who jeopardize their lives playing games in the street are due for a break. the combines societies of St. Lucy's R. C. Church \[802 Kent Avenue] are sponsoring a Puccini Festival Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. ...funds realized ... will be used to build a suitable playground for the youth of the neighborhood."
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.
90A Heyward Street
\[#90A Heyward Street is the house in center.] \#90A Heyward Street is the house in center.
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.
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