Brooklyn, the Way It Was

By Brian Merlis

Book Overview

A panoramic overview of Kings County, from its status as independent political entities prior to 1898, to its present distinction as New York City's most populous borough. With hundreds of vintage... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878741527
• ISBN13: 9781878741523
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Israelowitz Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Quite enjoyable. Need Bushwick Ballplayer names.

It's an excellent history of the area, including the various communities. The photos are priceless. The names of the players of the Bushwicks Baseball team should be included, however. The gentleman on the left in the back row is Fred Hohmann, catcher. The gentleman to the right of Mr. Max Rosner is Patty. He also was a catcher. The gentleman next to Patty Smith is Buck Lai, a Hawaiian. He ran the bases quickly, and was therefore called "Greased Lightnin'". A thoroughly enjoyable experience in nostalgia! Thank you!

A Wonderful Journey into the Past!

A well done photographic and nostalgic journey into New York City's most populous borough. Almost every neighborhood is accounted for.