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Parkville Substation

URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTCONSTRUCTION OF BRIGHTON-EAST 15TH STREET SUBSTATIONIMPROVEMENTS SPONSORED BY NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ANDU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSubmitted by @lampbane

URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTCONSTRUCTION OF BRIGHTON-EAST 15TH STREET SUBSTATIONIMPROVEMENTS SPONSORED BY NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ANDU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • midwood
  • avenue h
  • east 15th street
  • subway
  • nycta
  • usdot

Johannes Van Nuyse House

LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK JOHANNES VAN NUYSE HOUSE IN THIS DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE, BUILT ABOUT 1800 BY JOHANNES VAN NUYSE, THE WOODWORK AND OVAL WINDOW IN THE HALL ARE FEDERAL IN STYLE OTHER INTERIOR...

LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK JOHANNES VAN NUYSE HOUSE IN THIS DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE, BUILT ABOUT 1800 BY JOHANNES VAN NUYSE, THE WOODWORK AND OVAL WINDOW IN THE HALL ARE FEDERAL IN STYLE OTHER...

  • landmark
  • colonial
  • dutch colonial
  • johannes van nuyse
  • 1800
  • brooklyn
  • midwood

Transit Skylight

David Wilson TRANSIT SKYLIGHT zinc glazed polycarbonate1988 Submitted by @lampbane

David Wilson TRANSIT SKYLIGHT zinc glazed polycarbonate1988 Submitted by @lampbane

  • subway
  • newkirk plaza
  • newkirk avenue
  • mta
  • mta arts for transit
  • david wilson
  • art
  • stained glass
  • window

Abolish Grade Crossings

The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

  • subway
  • brooklyn

Paul Goldman

In dedication to Paul Goldmanfor his commitment tothe Newkirk Plaza community10/1/47 - 2/7/13Remembered alwaysSubmitted by @lampbane

In dedication to Paul Goldmanfor his commitment tothe Newkirk Plaza community10/1/47 - 2/7/13Remembered alwaysSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • newkirk plaza
  • paul goldman

P.O. Frank Hennessy

IN MEMORY OF P.O. FRANK HENNESSY   THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION & SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE & MERCHANTS OF NEWKIRK PLAZA YOU ARE MISSED   YOUR FRIENDS THE NEWKIRK PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOC.   Submitted...

IN MEMORY OF P.O. FRANK HENNESSY   THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION & SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE & MERCHANTS OF NEWKIRK PLAZA YOU ARE MISSED   YOUR FRIENDS THE NEWKIRK PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOC.   Submitted...

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • newkirk plaza
  • frank hennessy

Newkirk Avenue Bridge Barrier

Built by Milliken Bros.Incorporated11 Broadway, N.Y. City, U.S.A.1907. Submitted by @lampbane

Built by Milliken Bros.Incorporated11 Broadway, N.Y. City, U.S.A.1907. Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • newkirk avenue
  • newkirk plaza
  • subway
  • milliken bros.
  • 1907

P.S. 134 - In Memoriam

P.S. 134 IN MEMORIAM WORLD WAR 1917 - 1918 THEY GAVE THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION ABRAHAM LINCOLN JOSEPH BOYLE WILLIAM CLEAVERARTHUR JACOBWILBUR LYONSJOHN HART JOHN MacLEAN WALTER SULLIVAN...

P.S. 134 IN MEMORIAM WORLD WAR 1917 - 1918 THEY GAVE THE LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION ABRAHAM LINCOLN JOSEPH BOYLE WILLIAM CLEAVERARTHUR JACOBWILBUR LYONSJOHN HART JOHN MacLEAN WALTER SULLIVAN...

  • brooklyn
  • kensington
  • ps 134
  • world war i
  • 1917
  • 1918

Ditmas Park Historic District

NEW YORK LANDMARKS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION DITMAS PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT THE CREATION OF THE BROOKLYN, FLATBUSH AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD IN THE 1880'S (TODAY THE BRIGHTON LINE OF THE BMT/IND)...

NEW YORK LANDMARKS PRESERVATION FOUNDATION DITMAS PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT THE CREATION OF THE BROOKLYN, FLATBUSH AND CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD IN THE 1880'S (TODAY THE BRIGHTON LINE OF THE BMT/IND)...

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • flatbush
  • colonial revival
  • tudor
  • neo-georgian

Lieutenant Federico Narvaez Tot Lot

LIEUTENANT FEDERICO NARVAEZ TOT LOT What was here before? This site was once occupied by a one-story commercial building, but by the 1980s the lot was vacant. The site is three blocks west of the...

LIEUTENANT FEDERICO NARVAEZ TOT LOT What was here before? This site was once occupied by a one-story commercial building, but by the 1980s the lot was vacant. The site is three blocks west of...

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • cortelyou road
  • argyle road
  • ditmas park ...
  • 1902
  • colonial revival
  • tudor revival
  • craftsman
  • 1983
  • 1986
  • 1993
  • 1996
  • 2021
  • federico narvaez

Morris Manor

MORRIS MANOR   This Building is dedicated to Beverly & Charles R. Morris as gratitude for their tireless support for CAMBA and affordable housing in Brooklyn   October 2, 2008Submitted by @lampbane

MORRIS MANOR   This Building is dedicated to Beverly & Charles R. Morris as gratitude for their tireless support for CAMBA and affordable housing in Brooklyn   October 2, 2008Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • flatbush
  • affordable housing
  • camba

Angel Burgos

In Loving Memory Of Angel Burgos   Happy Smiling Always Content, Loved And Respected Wherever He Went.   Also So Thoughtful Loving And Kind, A Beautiful Memory He Left Behind   Descansa En Paz

In Loving Memory Of Angel Burgos   Happy Smiling Always Content, Loved And Respected Wherever He Went.   Also So Thoughtful Loving And Kind, A Beautiful Memory He Left Behind   Descansa En Paz

  • brooklyn
  • flatbush
  • ditmas park
  • angel burgos

The Canterbury Victorian Clock / Cortelyou Streetscape Project

A Sincere Thank You From P.S. 139 Proud Recipient Of The Canterbury Victorian Clock   Capital Improvement Funds Were Secured By Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) For The Cortelyou Streetscape...

A Sincere Thank You From P.S. 139 Proud Recipient Of The Canterbury Victorian Clock   Capital Improvement Funds Were Secured By Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) For The Cortelyou Streetscape...

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • victorian flatbush
  • cortelyou road
  • flatbush dev...
  • clock
  • school
  • 2008

Linda Soo

In Memory Of Linda Soo Friend, Neighbor, Gardener <~~~> "For I Do Believe That Flowers Have Feelings, And That Those Feelings Extend To The Human Being Who Tends Them" Submitted by @lampbane

In Memory Of Linda Soo Friend, Neighbor, Gardener <~~~> "For I Do Believe That Flowers Have Feelings, And That Those Feelings Extend To The Human Being Who Tends Them" Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • cortelyou road
  • bench
  • gardening
  • linda soo

Cortelyou Road Bridge Barrier

Built by Milliken Bros.Incorporated11 Broadway, N.Y. City, U.S.A.1907. Submitted by @lampbane

Built by Milliken Bros.Incorporated11 Broadway, N.Y. City, U.S.A.1907. Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • cortelyou road
  • subway
  • milliken bros.
  • 1907

The Argyle Road School Yard

PS 139 proudly recognizes the many people who made The Argyle Road School Yard restoration possible. A special thank you to the owners of Brooklyn Hearth Realty, Out 2 Play, Brooklyn Borough...

PS 139 proudly recognizes the many people who made The Argyle Road School Yard restoration possible. A special thank you to the owners of Brooklyn Hearth Realty, Out 2 Play, Brooklyn...

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • cortelyou road
  • argyle road
  • marty markowitz
  • mathieu eugene
  • playground
  • ps 139
  • school

The New Amersfort Rock

THE NEW AMERSFORT ROCK THIS PARK IS NAMED AFTER THE CITY OF AMERSFOORT IN THE NETHERLANDS THE HOMELAND OF THE DUTCH SETTLERS WHO COLONIZED AND FARMED THIS AREA OF BROOKLYN IN THE 1620 S THIS NEW...

THE NEW AMERSFORT ROCK THIS PARK IS NAMED AFTER THE CITY OF AMERSFOORT IN THE NETHERLANDS THE HOMELAND OF THE DUTCH SETTLERS WHO COLONIZED AND FARMED THIS AREA OF BROOKLYN IN THE 1620 S THIS NEW...

  • brooklyn
  • flatlands
  • amersfort park
  • 1620
  • amersfoort
  • rock

Amersfort Park

CITY OF NEW YORK JOHN F HYLAN MAYOR,JOHN HARMAN, BROOKLYN COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT of PARKS, DESIGNER 1923 AMERSFORT PARK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI, MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN, BOROUGH PRESIDENTREV. LLOYD...

CITY OF NEW YORK JOHN F HYLAN MAYOR,JOHN HARMAN, BROOKLYN COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT of PARKS, DESIGNER 1923 AMERSFORT PARK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI, MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN, BOROUGH PRESIDENTREV....

  • brooklyn
  • flatlands
  • amersfort park
  • john hylan
  • john harman
  • 1923
  • rudy giuliani
  • howard golden
  • lloyd henry
  • henry stern
  • wim de ronde

Amersfort Park dedication

AMERSFORT PARK DONATED TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 13 1905 BY THE FAMILY OF ELIAS HUBBARD   REDEDICATED AFTER RENEWAL JUNE 13 1982 BY MR TE BOEKHORST CONSUL GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS IN COOPERATION...

AMERSFORT PARK DONATED TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 13 1905 BY THE FAMILY OF ELIAS HUBBARD   REDEDICATED AFTER RENEWAL JUNE 13 1982 BY MR TE BOEKHORST CONSUL GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS IN...

  • brooklyn
  • flatlands
  • amersfort park
  • elias hubbard
  • 1905
  • 1982

Hubbard House

Est. 1896 Submitted by @lampbane

Est. 1896 Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • flatlands
  • amersfort park
  • avenue i
  • hubbard house
  • 1896