http://thenewvictorians.com A journal of Brooklyn history, traditional style and values, an appreciation for aesthetics and ideals. Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:24:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. Related posts:Urban Center Books Temporarily Closing | NYC Museum of Complaint UNDERCITY New ... http://thenewvictorians.com/index.php/2011/08/20/nyc-police-museum-early-1900s-mugshots/ [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/18280328[/vimeo] 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 ... http://thenewvictorians.com/index.php/2011/01/21/undercity/ No related posts. http://thenewvictorians.com/index.php/2011/01/21/snowy-brownstones/ 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 ... http://thenewvictorians.com/index.php/2010/08/13/centennial-soiree-at-the-brooklyn-botanical-garden/ 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 ... http://thenewvictorians.com/index.php/2010/08/03/step-back-in-time-for-a-good-cause/