Twitter: newvictorians- @brooklyncybele ya I agree I didn't sound like fireworks to me either. 7th ave & 11th here, where u?
- Did I just hear 3-4 gunshots in Park slope? 10-20 minutes ago? 7th ave and 11th? #parkslope #Brooklyn
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Overlooked New York
Overlooked New York is a whimsical portrait project by Zina Saunders, who has compiled her illustrations of some of the most interesting unknown people in New York into a fascinating cast of characters. As illustrated above, “Whitney, age 36, has found his home behind the buttons and hooks of century-old clothing, whose constriction he finds [...]
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The Old New Victorians
An ad for the Brooklyn Union Gas Company’s Brownstone Information Center.
A couple weeks ago we had breakfast with Everett Ortner, one of the first “brownstoners” to buy up a dilapidated house in Park Slope in 1963. This was during the time when most people were fleeing the city in favor of suburban life and it [...]
Miniature Brownstone Brooklyn
Recently, we’ve been recalling our childhoods. Maybe its the holidays that bring it out of us. We remember playing with toy trains, lincoln logs, legos, dollhouses, miniature aquariums, race-car tracks, kynex, etc. Something in the air this holiday season has made us want to play with modeling kits to pass the time.
If there’s one thing [...]
Australian 20th Century Mugshots
“Crooks Like Us” by Peter Doyle is a fascinating looking book on the underbelly of the Australian 20th century. We first read about it at a time to get.
If you’re stuck acting as a Secret Santa for that persky co-worker who can’t seem to get enough vintage mugshot coffee table books, you’re in luck. Check [...]
Ride the Nostalgia Train
image by i mei on flickr
Every year, the MTA makes us smile with its Holiday Nostalgia train which rides the tracks every Sunday from November 30 through December 28 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Gothamist reported on this year’s 2nd annual Tea Party in the Nostalgia Train.
Here is the official message about the Nostalgia Train [...]
Classic Old Christmas Movies
We have compiled a list of our all-time favorite Christmas movies made before 1960 and provided links below to view portions on YouTube. These are the classics, the ones you see on TCM (Turner Classic Movies). If you think a special movie is missing from our list, please leave a comment!
8. Christmas in Connecticut | [...]
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Victorian Snowman Stickers
Victorian Snowman Stickers – Courtesy of Ancient Industries
The New Victorian List of Worldwide Tweed Rides
photo from canong2fan on flickr
Tweed rides and runs have been happening all over the world for some time now. Riders in London ride 3-speed bikes, and in San Francisco they ride fixed-gear. Either way this event is wonderful all around.
Here is a listing of some worldwide tweedevents:
SF Tweed
Boston Tweed
London Tweed
Philadelphia Tweed
Sydney Tweed
Chicago Tweed Ride
DC Tweed Run
Sacramento [...]
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The New Victorian, according to the NY Times
The NY Times has a heritage-inspired article and photo gallery about New Victorian fashion and lifestyle. Among the features are the Fall 09 collections by Ralph Lauren and Alexander McQueen, tweed, Freemans, taxidermy, and tweed rides.
View out the photo gallery on the NY Times’ website.
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