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Brooklyn Then and Now

by Evan Joseph

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Brooklyn in paired historical and contemporary views

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Brooklyn in paired historical and contemporary views

Brooklyn Then and Now builds a visual chronicle of the borough by placing archival images beside present-day photographs of the same locations. Across 144 pages, it traces change and continuity in places including the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Coney Island, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn College, and the Brooklyn Paramount Theater. The accompanying historical material situates streets and landmarks within Brooklyn’s layered civic and cultural life, including the communities of immigrants, industrial workers, and artists connected to its neighborhoods. A photography-led record of a borough shaped by successive generations and ongoing transformation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Brooklyn residents and admirers of New York City history
  • Photography-book readers interested in then-and-now comparisons
  • Readers exploring urban neighborhoods, landmarks, and local culture

Themes

Brooklyn historyUrban changeArchitecture and landmarksImmigration and communityArchival photography

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Book overview

Pairing archive and contemporary photographs of the same location side-by-side, Brooklyn Then and Now(R) provides a visual chronicle of the borough's past, full of rich history and culture.

Home to more than 2.5 million people, this book is a testament to the New York City borough which has had many faces over the course of its fascinating history.

Discover the streets and buildings that have witnessed generations of immigrants, industry workers and artists: those who today keep up the traditions which have characterized Brooklyn neighborhoods for decades and contribute to this vibrant cultural nexus.

  • Featuring sites such as: the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn College, Coney Island, Brooklyn Paramount Theater, and more
  • With incredible modern-day shots by award-winning photographer Evan Joseph
  • Packed with carefully researched history full of intriguing figures, enlightening stories and public record

Uncover the hidden history of this thriving, ever-changing borough in Brooklyn Then and Now.

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