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Old Brooklyn Dodgers Field (Not Ebbets)
Along 3rd Avenue near the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, NY sits this low, unassuming building. The blandness of the structure certainly does not draw the attention of passersby, myself included, having walked by it dozens of times without thinking twice about it. But as I learned from a nice older Brooklynite who was having brunch next to me one day at the Station Cafe in Park Slope, the building (or what's left of it) is in fact the original home of the Brooklyn Dodgers (at the time known as the Brooklyn Superbas).
The building was called Washington Park, and was first used by the team a loooong time ago, 1898 to be exact, and remained the team's home park until 1912 when they moved to the famous Ebbets Field. It's currently owned and used by Con Edison, and although little remains of the structure, what does remain is the "oldest section of any former major league ballpark still standing in the country," according to Forgotten New York.Comments [0]
Businesses in Gowanus: 2 Toms Restaurant
It may not look like much, but 2 Toms is always bumping on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Businesses in Gowanus: Glory Social Club
Here's another iPhone picture from my series of the somewhat peculiar storefronts that dot my neighborhood. I'm really drawn to the signage of these places - they're sort of a barometer of the changes occuring in the area, going through the cycles of decay and renewal while maintaining the aesthetic of whatever era they were born into.
The crowd that usually hangs out in front of this place is about as welcoming as the "members only" warning painted on the window.Comments [2]
Businesses in Gowanus: Neon Signs
Near the corner of 3rd and Union, these two establishments sit side by side.
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Businesses in Gowanus: Jewish Press
Gowanus, Brooklyn has some rather interesting businesses and I've been taking pictures of many of them with my iPhone as I wander around the neighborhood. I would love to know the story behind all of them but I'm too shy to find out, so I'll just stick to taking pictures. This one's on 3rd Ave near 3rd St, a typical strip in the industrial landscape characterized by auto repair shops, large warehouses, and used car lots.
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