Brooklyn: The Way It Was

by Brian Merlis

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 photographs, this pictorial history would be of interest to the uninitiated as well as stand the test of critical review. 245 pages.

Genres: History

245 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Libraryassistant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the history of each area in Brooklyn was a bit dry, of course, it’s nearly 400 years of history being described.
The photos from the last 100 plus years were all fascinating. I could occasionally see buildings that I know, that still exist.

[Fred Provoncha · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are many special places in the world, Ticinderoga,NY is one Brooklyn is another. If you want to take a peak at where some of the movers and shakers of the 20th century came from, read this book! Dare I mention the 1955 Dodgers?
And the Coney Island Hot Dog? fvp