Photo shows view of African-American rioters racing through Harlem streets carrying pictures of Lt. Gilligan, who shot 15 year old James Powell. This shooting set off days of rioting through Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York. Photo dates to 1964. Learn More
Picture shows expanse of the Brooklyn Bridge with the World Trade Center towers looming in the background. Can also see world headquarters of Watchtower Bible and Tract Society in front left. Learn More
Picture shows aerial view from South Street Seaport Museum, John,South,Fulton, & Front streets. ,bounded by, New York City, New York County, NY. You can see the port with ships docked and Brooklyn is in the background. Learn More
Illustration shows a bird's eye view of Brooklyn, New York (NY), including ships in the harbor and the Brooklyn Bridge. This illustrated map dates to 1879. Learn More
Photo of Wilbert Robinson, nicknamed "Uncle Robbie", who was an American catcher, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945. This photo shows him in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform when he was manager. Learn More
Photo of opening day at Ebbets Field; the first game at this historic ballpark. Postmaster Kelly throws first ball [from grandstand], Ban Johnson, and Pres't Ebbets. Photo dates to April 2, 1914. Learn More
Photo shows pin-boys in Subway Bowling Alleys, Brooklyn, NY bowling alley at 65 South Street. Nice view of an old bowling alley. Photograph dates to 1910. Learn More
