When the gate house of Barrett Nephews & Company collapsed from disrepair in 1939, the remaining brick walls of the 122 year old factory at 84 Broadway, West Brighton, Staten Island, NY had to be demolished. The attached article describes the final days of the old Barrett Nephews & Co. buildings and a little of its … Continue reading Workday Wednesday: Barrett Nephews & Company
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Mystery Monday – Photograph of Mrs. Carolyn Hyde
This photograph of Mrs. Carolyn Hyde, with her dog, was taken around 1940 by her personal secretary, Mary Mirota. The two men are a mystery, as is also the location. In January of 2013 I had posted about Mrs. Hyde, along with sharing some photographs and postcards. I found Mrs. Hyde's obituary, dated 29 August … Continue reading Mystery Monday – Photograph of Mrs. Carolyn Hyde
Contentment grows at home – Joseph E. Mirota (1917-1981)
Joseph and Stephania (Mosch) Mirota only took one trip together and that was on their honeymoon in 1948 when they travelled to Washington, DC to see the sights in the nation's capitol. Joseph E. Mirota and Stephanie F. Mosch, wedding day. November 1948.It was probably Stephie's idea to go away for their honeymoon. Joe was more … Continue reading Contentment grows at home – Joseph E. Mirota (1917-1981)
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