Prospect Lefferts Gardens Heritage Council, INC is a non-profit civic association dedicated to the preservation of the historic buildings and residents.
#ThenAndNow: 1142–1150 Nostrand Ave, designed by C.W. Mullen in 1906, still showcases its original cast iron columns, stone trim, and pressed metal cornices. Today it’s home to restaurants Bleu Nuk, Camillo, and Irie Jerk Chicken. #prospectleffertsgardens#flatbush
Those living next to a construction site in Prospect Lefferts Gardens say the vibrations and noise are “as if a train were running through.”
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Today in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the @MLB's color barrier, becoming the first Black professional baseball player in the major leagues!
Later, in 1978, we dedicated Jackie Robinson Park in Manhattan to commemorate his legacy ⚾️
#ThenAndNow: Streetscape of Nostrand Ave, showing 1127–1105 (btw Midwood & Maple). Built in 1908 by Bloomgarden & Meziroff, designed by Robert T. Rasmussen—now home to LABAY Markets, Allan’s Bakery & more! #prospectleffertsgardens#History#flatbush
#ThenAndNow On the west side of Nostrand Ave just south of Rutland Rd, this elegant row was built in 1908 by architect W. Fernbach and developer Minnie Polatcheck in the Renaissance Revival style. #prospectleffertsgardens
#ThenAndNow On Nostrand Ave just south of Lincoln Rd: Shops & Dwellings by Philemon Tillion (for P. Polatchek & F. Franzes), featuring pressed metal cornices and buff brick façades, and yellow brick quoins.
Happy Birthday to the legendary Otto Neals!
Celebrating the life, creativity & legacy of a true cultural giant.
Photo from “Imposing Blackness: Weusi Artist Collective” (2022) featuring Otto Neals, Dindga McCannon, Abdullah Aziz & curator Dr. Myrah Brown Green.
#artist#Brooklyn
#ThenAndNow Lincoln Rd & Nostrand Ave: North side—20 buildings from 1909 by F. E. Buchar, with pressed metal cornices and swag friezes. South side—St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1913, by William J. Ryan. #Flatbush#prospectleffertsgardens
#ThenAndNow: Fenimore Street & Nostrand Avenue
On the south side of Fenimore Street stands a three-story, red-brick Queen Anne–style building dating back to 1896. Notice the round-arched windows, brick pilasters, and accentuated keystones.#Flatbush#prospectleffertsgardens
A glimpse into Brooklyn’s past and present
Built in 1908 by W. Fernbach for Minnie Polatcheck, 1176 Nostrand Avenue stands as a stunning example of Renaissance Revival architecture.
#BrooklynArchitecture#ProspectLeffertsGardens#ThenAndNow
This #ThenAndNow features a 1909 postcard of PS 92, once on Robinson St (now Parkside Ave). Built in 1905 by NYC and designed by A.W. Ross, the school reflects Colonial Revival style—back when farmland was giving way to new homes.
#Flatbush#newyorkcity#prospectleffertsgardens
This #ThenAndNow features 177–183 Lincoln Road, designed by architect Albert Ullrich and erected in 1905, consists of a row of four stylish townhouses located on the north side of Lincoln Road between Bedford and Rogers Avenues.
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