07 Jan Williamsburg is stuck in the 1950s, part 2
Women’s clothing are extremely influenced by mid-century western styles...
1940s Tag
03 Nov Building series: Eastern District High School
Some famous people were educated in this building, including Deborah...
11 Oct Williamsburg is stuck in the 1950s, part 1
As I've spent years exploring the story of Williamsburg, I’ve...
11 Sep Interview with Gerald Friedman
A conversation with a diner at Gottlieb's deli, former WB...
21 Apr Building series: Mel Brook’s childhood home on Lee
An iconic comedian once lived on 111 Lee Avenue...
26 Aug Building series: the Church that shrank
The story of one church's transformation...
21 Aug A Williamsburg architecture brush-up
Finding Treasures in an Online Photo Database from the 1940s...
04 Aug An interview with Philip Fishman; author of ‘A Sukkah is Burning’
Many Jews remember Williamsburg before its Hasidic transformation; when centrist...
27 Jun Building series: It used to be a theater 2: Vien Synagogue
Site: Vien Synagogue/ formerly Wilson Theater Location: 27 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn,...
15 Jun Building series: Leonard and Phillip Lopate’s home
Site: Childhood Home of radio host Leonard Lopate Location: 151 Ross...
07 Jun Building series: it used to be a theater 1 – Klausenberg Synagogue
Site: Klausenburg Synagogue Location: 131 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 [image: NYC...
26 May Building series: Vien’s Girls’ school building; the Williamsburg story
Site: Former Hanover Club / Former Young Israel / girls...