In Focus: Humble Beginnings For The Sea Beach Line
This July 17, 1914 photo showcases workers lifting sandbags, operating a cement mixer and examining the newly laid tracks. during the construction of the Sea Beach line. The title, “Looking West from...
View ArticleIn Focus: Kouwenhoven-Benson House
The Kouwenhoven-Benson House stood at Bay 24th Street and Benson Avenue. Now, on all four sides of the intersection, nothing remains of this historic home. Dr. Ralph Irving Lloyd, the photographer,...
View ArticleIn Focus: Dyker Heights Lights Video
If you haven’t had the chance to see the famous Christmas Lights of Dyker Heights yet, videographer Nola Bradshaw took the trip and filmed it. Check out her clip of the country’s best Christmas display...
View ArticleIn Focus: P.S. 200 Pays Tribute To Sandy Hook Victims
P.S. 200 at 1940 Benson Avenue put up memorial signs and a tree of remembrance in honor of the Sandy Hook elementary school victims.The post In Focus: P.S. 200 Pays Tribute To Sandy Hook Victims...
View ArticleIn Focus: A Stranger On A Subway Platform
Photography is an art form that documents life. In this case, it’s also a medium to create abstract art. This week’s photo feature by @Bitchyy_McFlyy is a reminder that blurry photography can be cool...
View ArticleIn Focus: Big Ang And JoAnn From Bensonhurst
Worlds collided when two Bensonhurst reality stars, JoAnn from Bensonhurst and Big Ang met at a “Mob Wives” premiere party. From the looks of things, they were like two peas in a pod.The post In Focus:...
View ArticleIn Focus: Beautiful Mural
Can anyone remember where the mural of this fancy lady once stood? If you want the answer, as well as a reminder of what happened to her, click here.The post In Focus: Beautiful Mural appeared first on...
View ArticleIn Focus: Checkerboard
The brown and white checkerboard pattern of this place is nothing short of awesome. Way to go Bay Parkway Real Estate Insurance (2169 Bath Avenue).The post In Focus: Checkerboard appeared first on...
View ArticleIn Focus: Chilly Soup For Spanish
Our lovely reader and tipster Carmen T. sent us this photo of Matreshka (8022 20th Avenue) along with the following note: Matreshka store, under new management. Russian, Middle Eastern and Latino style...
View ArticleIn Focus: Another Beautiful Verrazano Bridge Photo
Bensonhurst Bean reader Kaffy sent over this snazzy photo of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Got a photo for “In Focus,” our weekly photo feature? Send it over to nberke [at] bensonhurstbean.com!The post...
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