{"product_id":"brooklyn-then-and-now-9780008716103","title":"Brooklyn Then and Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePairing archive and contemporary photographs of the same location side-by-side, \u003cem\u003eBrooklyn Then and Now(R)\u003c\/em\u003e provides a visual chronicle of the borough's past, full of rich history and culture. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome to more than 2.5 million people, this book is a testament to the New York City boroughs many faces over the course of its fascinating history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1834, Brooklyn became a city in its own right and in the second half of the 19th century, a major center of industry. Thousands of immigrants― including those from Ireland, Germany, Norway, Italy, Poland, and Russia―poured into the city to work in its factories and refineries. Following Brooklyn's consolidation with the other boroughs of New York City in 1898, its fiercely proud residents have helped to maintain and document Brooklyn's own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the streets and buildings that have witnessed generations of immigrants, industry workers and artists: those who keep up the traditions which have characterized Brooklyn neighborhoods for decades and contribute to this vibrant cultural nexus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeaturing sites such as: \u003cem\u003ethe Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn College, Coney Island, Brooklyn Paramount Theater, \u003c\/em\u003eand more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith incredible modern-day shots by award-winning photographer Evan Joseph\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePacked with carefully researched history full of intriguing figures, enlightening stories and public record\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncover the hidden history of this thriving, ever-changing borough in \u003cem\u003eBrooklyn Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pavilion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008716103\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.88h x 11.25w x 0.50d","brand":"Evan Joseph, Amy Evans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45302244180149,"sku":"9780008716103","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_0435536d-567a-4467-b8ec-0bb62d3b3c42.jpg?v=1744724777","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/brooklyn-then-and-now-9780008716103","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}