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875-893 Myrtle Avenue
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"875-893 Myrtle Ave., north side, between Marcy and Tompkins Aves., showing 9 cottages known as "Doctor's Row", 1929." Despite the drastic changes to the surrounding neighborhood (including the dismantling of the Myrtle Avenue El) these cottages remain.
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.
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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.
571 Flushing Avenue
567 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States
571 Flushing Avenue
567 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States
571 Flushing Avenue
569 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States
515 Marcy Avenue
\[515 Marcy Avenue: IND Crosstown Line] Survey negative documenting construction of the IND Crosstown Line in Brooklyn showing roadway conditions. Logbook reads: Camera at southeast corner of Marcy and Park Avenues on sidewalk showing 515 Marcy Avenue.
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.
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.
271 Lee Avenue
Nutri Cola sign, 271 Lee Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
439 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn: Marcy Avenue - Wallabout Street Marcy Ave., east side, north from Wallabout Street. April 20, 1931. P. L. Sperr.
Pfizer Building
Pfizer hobby show Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0311, WORK 0312), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views, in two different sizes, of employees at Charles Pfizer & Co. at hobby show. 0311 shows nurse Marie D. Marino with steins she collected; 0312 shows Muriel R. Ginnity, winner in the photographic division, pointing to her prize-winning picture; 0314 shows Aldona Kacanauskas and Anne Wasko holding dolls wearing native Ukranian costumes.
Pfizer Building
Pfizer hobby show Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0311, WORK 0312), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views, in two different sizes, of employees at Charles Pfizer & Co. at hobby show. 0311 shows nurse Marie D. Marino with steins she collected; 0312 shows Muriel R. Ginnity, winner in the photographic division, pointing to her prize-winning picture; 0314 shows Aldona Kacanauskas and Anne Wasko holding dolls wearing native Ukranian costumes.
Pfizer Building
Building a better Brooklyn Caption: "Building a better Brooklyn--Evidence of the post-war strides being taken by the borough's industry is this eight-story factory under construction at Flushing and Marcy Aves. by Charles Pfizer & Company, Inc."
Pfizer Building
On tour Caption: "On tour--Part of a group of 50 scientists who toured the Chas. Pfizer & Co. plant, 630 Flushing Ave., yesterday observe Pfizer employees pouring petri dishes in preparation for biological assay work. The process is pointed out to them by John L. Davenport, executive vice president of the Pfizer Company. The scientists from all over the world, are attending the 47th annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers."
Pfizer Building
Nurse Helen Wolf Caption: "Nurse Helen Wolf puts finishing touches on Christmas tree for children's party at Pfizer's \[Charles Pfizer & Co, located in Williamsburg] tomorrow."
Pfizer Building
Pigs is pigs Caption: "Pigs is pigs--Two young porkers ... display anything but gratitude to chemist Herbert Luther, whose experiments at the Pfizer laboratories have provided them with terralac, the magic new baby pig food. Scene is the hygienic pig farm maintained in the Pfizer building."
Pfizer Building
Looking 'em over Caption: "Looking 'em over--Wilma Laufer, finalist in Westinghouse Science Talent Search, examines test tubes in which molds are grown in biochemical laboratories of Charles Pfizer & Co., world's largest producer of antibiotic wonder drugs. Explaining process to her is Jasper H. Kane, director of biochemical research and production. Wilma attends Forest Hills High School." Image includes microscope.
Pfizer Building
Pfizer hobby show Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0311, WORK 0312), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three views, in two different sizes, of employees at Charles Pfizer & Co. at hobby show. 0311 shows nurse Marie D. Marino with steins she collected; 0312 shows Muriel R. Ginnity, winner in the photographic division, pointing to her prize-winning picture; 0314 shows Aldona Kacanauskas and Anne Wasko holding dolls wearing native Ukranian costumes.
Pfizer Building
World's biggest producer of antibiotics Caption: "World's largest producer of antibiotics--Constant experimentation is conducted in laboratories of Brooklyn's chas. Pfizer & Co., seeking new wonder drugs to save lives." Image includes unidentified man working in laboratory.
Pfizer Building
Pfizer & Co. corn Caption: "Secret of faster plant growth revealed today by scientist. Corn sprinkled with water containing tiny amount of antibiotic, terramycin, grows taller faster than same seeds in untreated soil. Experiments conducted by Dr. Louis G. Nickell in the laboratories of Chas. Pfizer & Co., Brooklyn , showed as little as one part terramycin to one million parts water, make more seed sprout into plants. ..." Image shows corn growing in two window boxes.
Pfizer Building
They frolic with Mr. Claus Caption: "Old Santa himself discovers ... Richard Szuminsky of 542 Flushing Ave. and Johnny Melloy of 642 Park Ave. helping themselves to holiday packages. Youngsters were among 500 guests of fifth annual Christmas party for neighborhood children of all faiths arranged by employees of Chas. Pfizer & Co, 630 Flushing Ave."
Pfizer Building
Hands across the sea Caption: "Hands across the sea--Some $11,000 worth of Terramycin, newest American antobiotic 'wonder drug,' destined for treatment of cholera sufferers in India, is accepted by Mme Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Indian Ambassador to the United States, from John E. McKeen, left of Charles Pfizer & Co. of Brooklyn, manufacturers of the drug, and Dhiren Dey, India's largest antibiotic importer, who made gift jointly."
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.
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.
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 delicatessan and a candy store, are shown. Pedestrians and cars can be seen on the street.
11 Bartlett Street
Century of progress Caption: "Century of progress-Present headquarters of the executive staff, manufacturing and research activities at 11 Bartlett St., of Charles Pfizer & Co., now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Launched in a small, closeby factory building to manufacture a small line of simple chemicals in 1849, it is now world renowned as the basic producer of an extensive line of fine chemicals and the largest producer of antibiotics ..."
11 Bartlett Street
Coney outing Caption: "Coney outing--At third annual outing of Charles Pfizer & Co., 11 Bartlett St., Alice and Eileen Brady of 87 MacDougal St. are helped on a Steeplechase Park ride by John L. Smith, president of the company. Some 6,500 employees and members of their families attended."
11 Bartlett Street
Brooklyn: Flushing Avenue - Harrison Avenue Flushing Avenue, at Harrison Avenue. The gas station occupies a triangular plot, bounded on the far side by Bartlett Street. On the latter are the chemical works of the Charles Pfizer Company. P. L. Sperr September 25, 1941
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
117 Stockton Street
Brooklyn: Floyd Street - Marcy Avenue Floyd Street, south side, between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues, Shown is Public School No. 55, this being the Stockton Street side of the school. Board of Education of the City of New York June 25, 1931
61 Walton Street
Brooklyn: Walton St. - Union Ave. Walton Street, w. fr. Union Avenue, Jrooklyn. P. L. Sperr, photographer Sept. 25, 1941 Neg. No. A-1095
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.
833 Myrtle Avenue
\[Myrtle Avenue and Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY] Myrtle Avenue and Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Westward view of the Myrtle - Court trolley line running beneath the Myrtle Avenue BMT elevated line, with the Myrtle-Willoughby subway station entrance on the IND Crosstown line also in view. Also showing shops, pedestrians, cars and a newstand.
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.
Wallabout Street and Harrison Avenue, northwest corner
Brooklyn: Wallabout St. - Harrison Ave. Wallabout Street (right), at the northwest co ner of Harrison Avenue, showing the corner clearance created by the d molition of severalireme dwellings. P. L. Sperr September 25, 1V41
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.
715 Myrtle Avenue
715 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, February 7, 1916. Photographed for Joseph P. Day.
161 Harrison Avenue
Human beings eat here Caption: "Human beings eat here--Despite a beam precariously lodged in the ceiling--the unrepaired remains of a fire in the 'rear house' at 159 Harrison Ave.--a couple uses this kitchen daily. Chief Assistant District Attorney Edward S. Silver (left) and Assistant District Attorney Joseph P. Hoey note the beam during an inspection tour yesterday which resulted in a borough-wide drive against such dwellings."
159 Harrison Avenue
Built-in air conditioning Three men in suits standing on stoop before dilapidated, two-story wooden house; wooden fence, flowering tree, clothesline, rear of brick apartment building in background. Caption: "Built-in air conditioning -- Chief Assistant District Attorney Edward S. Silver (left) points to broken windows in 'rear house' at rear of 159 Harrison Ave. The house which Silver, Benjamin Saltzman (right), borough Superintendent of Housing and Buildings and Assistant District Attorney Joseph P. Hoey inspected yesterday shelters two families totaling nine people."
875-893 Myrtle Avenue
82 Lynch Street
\[View of Lynch Street taken from Lee Avenue.] View of Lynch Street taken from Lee Avenue. #82 Lynch Street is nearest house. #84 Lynch Street is just beyond.
85 Vernon Avenue
Brooklyn: Vernon Ave. - Marcy Ave. Vernon Ave., north side, east of Marcy Ave. May 1923. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
215 Lee Avenue
\[East side of Lee Avenue.] East side of Lee Avenue. #215 Lee Avenue (Insurance Offices and Law Office of Seymour Vidur). #213 Lee Avenue - Paragon Paints. (left)
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