Update Page

After a long road trip, I have a lot of catching up to do-so I have created a catchall page to post contributions that came in over the last month or so. Some of these shots pose questions so feel free to email me at tapeshare@yahoo.com or post a message in the Guestbook if you have any recollections.

We start with 2 great early photos from Janice Abrams. Janice sent us a great early shot of 87 Barbey (posted on the Barbey St. page in Zone 2). Her grandfather owned an Iron shop on Atlantic Avenue near Barbey known as the Philips Iron Shop and these photos were taken outside and inside. We are trying to pinpoint the exact location, sometime between 1910-1930.
Peter Stango sent over these shots of Jamaica Avenue near Richmond and Logan Streets. On the left was the former American Service Station. Peter recalls the Leto family either owned it or worked there. The unusual bell tower architecture is still visible and we are trying to find of picture of it in its heyday. Peter was taking these shots before the stretch is demolished; the story is a new school will be built between Richmond and Logan.
Peter's shot on the left is of the former Robert's Numbering Company, slated for demolition. In the 1923 shot on the right, the water tower sits on the roof of this building. I don't have much history on this company or building.
Peter Stango also supplied these update shots of Andrew's Methodist over on Richmond St. I spoke recently with Pat Tanner at Cypress Hills Florists who told me the building has been sold to a Guyanese congregation though the remaining few parishioners at Andrews will continue to use the church. They have been doing major renovation work which includes a window over the original stained glass over the doorway (not sure why). I included the bell tower shot because Peter recalled they played a carillon regularly between 5:45 and 6:00 and that signaled him it was time to get home for supper!
Rod Maggio supplies a nice wedding day picture taken June 27, 1948 off of Pitkin Ave and Jerome St. Rod provides the IDs; " Maid of Honor, Antoinette Errico (grooms sister) Joe Maggio, Carol Maggio, Flower Girl, Angela Maggio, limo driver Willie Terlizzi (grooms cousin) Backround Limo is 37 or 38 LaSalle (Division of Cadillac) 1940 was last year of production for LaSalle."
Not too far away, over on Pitkin and Van Siclen by the 8th Ave. Subway station, Mike Bivona sent this pic taken on Easter of 1951. He also provides the IDs; "On the same corner was Jack and Lil's candy store and across the street on Pitkin Ave was Brandt's Ice Cream Parlor. The guys names are left to right: Mike (Red) Bivona, Tony Galucci, Tony (Salute) Sturiano, Pete Basile, on bottom: Pete Sturiano, Louie Skita and brother Mike Skita. On top is Leo (no last name)".
Mike also provided his 1950 graduation pic from JHS 149. He also identifies himself, 2nd row from top, third from right.
Rod Maggio provided this photo of his dad in front of 370 Forbell St., in an area known as "The Hole", south of conduit. Taken in July 1940, his dad is holding one year old daughter Angela.
My brother stumbled on this postcard of the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine outside of St. Rita's. Published by Nationwide Specialty in Tyler, Texas.
A World War II era image; a rally supporting the troops on Pine St. and Sutter Ave. in 1942.
This one is for the history buffs. On the left is Howard's Inn. It played a role in the Battle of Long Island during the revolutionary war when the British forced the proprietor to show the British Army the path through Guana Heights to where they believed Washington's troops were situated. This was also known as Howard's Halfway House because it was the stopping point for travelers on their way out to Long Island. On the right is Howard's Hotel in 1900. This building, located on Alabama and Atlantic Ave., was built in 1853 by Philip Reid and also took the name Howard's Halfway House for the same reason. I have found multiple instances in historical publications where these two structures are confused. The original Howard's Inn was torn down circa 1900 for the BRT building. The Howard Hotel on the right survived up to 1929.