‘Old New York Photo Mysteries’ Chapter 4: Glass Plates Showing Prospect Park and a Girl’s Room
Jordan Liles An examination of two old New York glass plate photos purchased from eBay appeared to show they shared a connection to 112 Kingston Ave. in Brooklyn.
Old New York Photo Mysteries
‘Old New York Photo Mysteries’ Chapter 3: Gimbel Brothers
This is the story of how a discovery in a photo led me to uncover the fascinating history of the Gimbel Brothers department store's New York origins.
‘Old New York Photo Mysteries’ Chapter 2: Glass Plate Featuring Brooklyn Bridge and Shot Tower
I researched old books, city directories, maps and more to find the location where a photographer captured an old New York photo showing the Brooklyn Bridge.
‘Old New York Photo Mysteries’ Chapter 1: Original Prints Shot on Brooklyn Bridge and Park Row
In this first installment of Old New York Photo Mysteries, I examine a collection of three photos captured on or near the Brooklyn Bridge.