By The Red Hook WaterStories team
Fireboats from the water and fire engines on land battled for over 8 hours to extinguisher four warehouses ablaze along Atlantic Basin’s Commercial Wharf, January 16, 1954. Twenty-one fighters and two policemen were injured. Fifteen of those...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
“So little opportunity have women had hitherto for demonstrating their capability for business, that it can only be indicated by the success of some particular woman in some unusual and exceptional pursuit; and I know of no better illustration...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
American competition with China goes back centuries. To compete with China’s silk industry, white mulberries were imported into the American colonies because silkworms only eat white mulberry leaves. It is possible, however, that, to protect...
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The Brooklyn Biscuit Company "The Brooklyn Biscuit Company is a woman-owned business that began as a pop-up fundraiser in Brooklyn, where every Sunday, I would sell our sweet and savory biscuits to help raise funds for 6/15 Green community...
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Status Auto Care Inc. Boat, motorcycle, and car wash in Red Hook. Open Monday-Saturday (10-7pm) Phone Number: (718) 600-4665 Address: 56 Huntington St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Facebook: ...
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Frank's Bike Shop From their flyer: “Bicycle repairs shop, new and used bicycles, bicycle accessories and parts.“ As biking soared during the pandemic, this 2020 start-up was a welcome addition. Super friendly Frank, accompanied by his tiny dog,...
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Keg & Lantern Brewery offers both crafted beer and a full menu of food. From their instagram: “ Check out our brand new tasting room every Friday, Saturday & Sunday for new can releases, cocktails, drafts and food to-go. “ Indoor &...
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Brooklyn Slate From their website: “Showroom for kitchen items handcrafted from slate sourced from a NY quarry, plus gourmet provisions." Address: 33 Bowne St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Phone: (877) 648-8333 Email: hello@brooklynslate.com...
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La New Yorkina Palletas: Mexican Ice and Sweets From their website, written by founder Fany Gerson, “ My mission is to share the sweetness of Mexico; I also strive to create the kind of company that people want to be a part of, support, work...
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Liberty Industrial Gases & Welding Supplies Liberty Gases have been a supplier of compressed gases and welding supplies for over 25 years. Open: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:00 PM Address: 600 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Phone:...
