The New Victorians

NYC Police Museum Early 1900’s Mugshots

ethan — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:09:43 +0000

An interesting photo gallery of some mugs detained in the early 1900’s. These photos are courtesy of the New York City Police Museum. The exhibit going on now of the NYPD Motorcycle Squad at the museum also looks good.

UNDERCITY

ethan — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:09:13 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Andrew Wonder and Steve Duncan head to the underground of the city. Its a heart thumping short film, but obviously this is not for the normal city explorer.

For example if you wish to do some of these explorations without getting arrested the Brooklyn Atlantic Avenue tunnel has tours for a look at the oldest subway tunnel in NY. The NY Transit Museum has tours once and a while of the City Hall station (none in the near future). Also check out Open House New York for tons of open NY items like the abandoned hospital on Ellis Island, and subway power stations.

Snowy brownstones

ethan — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:51:45 +0000

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Centennial Soiree at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

ethan — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:28:39 +0000

This past Thursday evening August 12 was the Linnaean Libation League’s Centennial Soiree. The celebration was held for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s 100th birthday. We did not have a speaking role, but our fashions were included in this video clip on the Long Island Channel 12 news. Here are some vintage styled photographs from the event that we took:

Step back in time for a good cause

elizabeth — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:57:54 +0000

Two very forward-thinking (or backward, if one chooses to look at it that way) New York City cultural institutions will be pouring some vintage spirits this month in celebration of a simpler time. Whether you find yourself in uptown Manhattan or deep in Brooklyn this August, head over to toast an old-fashioned in support of these fantastic locales.

The Speakeasy at 1220 Fifth Avenue
The Museum of the City of New York
on Wednesday nights, 6 – 9 p.m. through August 18th. Enjoy cocktails on the Fifth Avenue terrace and a special installation on the fictional 1920s character Flapper Jane. Visitors will be treated to tours of current exhibitions, live music, DJs, an antique car show, and other special events throughout the summer. Admission includes one FREE drink and access to the Museum’s first- and second-floor galleries. Tickets sold online and at the door.
Rain or shine!
Where: Museum of the City of New York
Details: Museum Members: $10 • Non-Members: $15

Garden Party Like It’s 1910
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Croquet 6:30 – 7:45 PM; cocktails 8:00 – 10:00 PM
In 1910, milk was 32 cents a gallon, average life expectancy for men was 48, the Ziegfield girls earned $75/week, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden was transformed from an ash dump to a glorious urban sanctuary. BBG and Brooklyn Based invite you to celebrate the Garden’s centennial with a one-of-a kind affair organized by the Garden’s Linnaean Libation League.
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Enter at 1000 Washington Avenue, near Eastern Parkway; take 2/3 train to Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum or B/Q to Prospect Park. Call 718-623-7200 for more information.
Details: Strictly 21+. Advance ticket purchase required; vintage attire encouraged.