Norwegian Seaman’s Mission
The Norwegian Seaman’s Mission, designed as a safe and wholesome place for sailors between jobs stood at 111-113 Pioneer Street in 1919. Missions provided food, beds and reading rooms.
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GUANO: bird manure to Brooklyn, Atlantic Basin 1845
Ichaboe, a small island off the coast of Nambia, once towered high with mounds of seabird guano - an excellent fertilizer. Large scale exporting of the “white gold” began in 1843 and for a few years 450 ships were streaming to and from the...
Valentino Pier, drawing by Michael Arthur
Artist Michael Arthur created this Valentino Pier view. More of his work can be seen at www.MichaelDArthur.com and "Inklines" on Instagram and Twitter
FAREWELL AND ADIEU OLD BOATMEN OF RED HOOK
by Mark Morrin, e-book, 2019
The Red Hook Water Stories team was very gratified to learn that author Mark Morrin, used RedHook Waterstories as a source for his 2019 e-book Farewell and Adieu Old Boatmen of Red Hook, and even more grateful that he has allowed us to make...
Theodore A Crane's Sons, in America’s Maritime Progress, 1920
Tiburon 2
Second incarnation of beloved store Tiburon that operated as a pop-up for years. Here you'll find a deep inventory of Red Hook branded clothing and souvenirs, truckers caps, new designs, vintage clothes and objects, puzzles and board games. ...
Life Line Mission, 1892
The Life Line Mission is the new name given to what has been known for twelve years as the Red Hook Mission in South Brooklyn, at No. 412 Van Brunt Street. It is devoted exclusively to sailors, and has a good reading room, chapel and dispensary....
Big Daddy's Stationary & Grocery
Big Daddy's Stationary & Grocery A grocery and convenience store in Red Hook. right next to Big Daddy's Pizza Phone Number: (718) 797-2139 Address: 70 Lorraine St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Era Works Manufactory, Atlantic Docks, 1855
An advertisement titled "Era Works, Atlantic Docks, Brooklyn." promoting the "Manufactury of Gwynne’s pumping engine and Gwynne’s Patent reaction pump Particularly adapted for the use of steamers, vessels… dry docks and fire engines."
Independent Brooklyn did not control its own waterfront, 1708
Ownership and Control of Brooklyn Waterfront In 1708, Governor Cornbury granted New York City control of the lands on the Brooklyn shore from the low to the high water marks, even though Brooklyn at this time was an independent village. The grant...