This enterprising chap no doubt is poised to do business with the hordes headed to the Promenade later in vain hope of seeing the Macy’s fireworks. (As they say those who don’t remember history repeat it. – Homer)
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Heights History (A Slight Return): The Opinionated Bernard Atkins
This Heights History story originally ran in July 2009: On November 2, 1971 the New York Times told the story of florist/real estate agent Bernard Atkins. At that time, Atkins was in the middle of intertwined controversies. The first involved attacks upon his James Weir Florist Shop at 160 Montague Street. The newspaper reported that […]
Walk Photos: Brooklyn Heights and Brooklyn Bridge Park
These photos were taken during several walks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 14 to 16. Hydrangeas were in bloom on Remsen Street just east of Hicks. Basic work appears complete on the first of the sound attenuating berms meant to shield Brooklyn Bridge Park from the noise of the BQE. A view from the […]
Looks Like The Montague Street Tunnel Will Be Closed For A Year
Take the R train to work? Get ready to shout to the heaven and say “NOOOOOO”. (Or if you’re a Star Trek TOS movie fan “KHAAAAANNNNN!”). Reports say the the Montague Street tunnel, damaged in Superstorm Sandy, will be closed for repairs for about a year: NYT: The repairs, expected to begin in August, would […]
Curbed’s Historic Brooklyn Bike Tour Includes Eugene Boisselet House
Curbed has assembled a nifty bike tour of Brooklyn’s best 100 year old plus buildings – all located near Citi Bike docking stations. So after you take in Homer Fink’s Hidden Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour Saturday (6/1) morning, hop on a bike and hit those other historic sites. Stops in the Heights include the Brooklyn Historical Society (also part of our walking tour), the Hotel St. George and 24 Middagh Street aka the Eugene Boisselet House which is currently in the midst of an exterior renovation:
Purple Irises and Serviceberries
Your correspondent is off for a long weekend starting tomorrow. The Bugs and Blooms tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 put me in a botanical frame of mind, so when I started on a short early evening walk today, I couldn’t resist photographing these especially lovely purple irises growing in the garden by the […]
Key Food Intends To Maintain Clipped Store Hours
In the midst of Hurricane Sandy, the Key Food at 102 Montague Street scaled back its operating hours due to challenges with deliveries and gas. A manager tells BHB that those clipped store hours are here to stay. Before Sandy, the store was open until midnight Monday through Saturdays, and until 11 p.m. on Sunday. […]
Montague Street Radio Shack Tuning Out By End Of August
The long-lived Radio Shack at 110 Montague Street is vacating the premises by the end of August, a store manager tells BHB, for the reason one might expect… a marked hike in monthly rent. The RS staffer told us that sales in the neighborhood don’t merit the increase, so the franchise has decided to say […]
‘Proper: The Accessory Vault’ Opens At 110 Montague Street
A new boutique has quietly opened at 110 Montague Street, above Radio Shack. “Proper: The Accessory Vault’s” webpage is still under construction, but its wares include jewelry, silver, gold-plated, costume jewelry, body scrubs, candles, mens & womens watches, cufflinks, tie bars and other accessories. More online at Instagram. (CT)
Montague Street’s Taperia Slated For Grand Opening First Week Of May
Spanish tapas & wine bar Taperia at 132 Montague Street, is getting closer to its grand opening. Manager Bobby Cruz told BHB Saturday that the space has just completed building code approvals, with final interior finishes in the works. The goal: Doors opening in the first week of May. The renovation of the space below […]
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