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Comments about livedThere are 100 comments about "lived"
adam: Okay, where do I begin? I have lived in Jacksonville for pretty much my entire life. I am 29 years old and I recently moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL which is a much...... embarq: I heard in the 70's that the couple that lived in the house for many years, somehow got a zoning clause that prevented the houses from ever geing torn down...thus the new owner is using...... Carol Cohen (FOXY): Hi,
I'm looking for: Ellen Grossman and Edyce Kaplan that lived around Rutland Rd., and Teri that lived on Utica Ave. Is anyone in touch with them? I lived right next to the church...... Kriestine Mangel: wow. it's cool to read about people's memories of Bushwick. I may be a bit younger than some of the posters...Our family lived on Halsey St. between Irving and Knickerbocker between 1964 through...... Irene Maltman: I would love to here from someone over there who knew me or my family. The Maltmans lived by Govan Cross (the nice building with the high backs). They later moved to Uist street. ...... CC: I was born and raised in North Devon (1946-1976). I lived on Smith Street.
The building in the 3rd pic was the CIBC bank. It was robbed in the early 70s.
The 4th pic shows "Bolen's...... ste: isnt this the block (possibly even the building) that Mr Big from Sex and the City lived b4 he moved to Napa?... Rick: Matty: You reminded me of the full-court basketball games that sometimes took place in the 241 schoolyard. On occasion, on the court would be Connie Hawkins, Roger Brown, Doug Mo and Billy Cannon (who lived...... lucy hart: This messgae is for Paul, your house number 4 Park Lane is where my dad and his brother grew up with my nana and grandad, during the war when my dad was a lad, to...... Cindy from Oslo: The crime has rised with 20% since dec.2007 according to TV2News channel. And according to Aftenposten (newspaper), there are 4 times more crime in Oslo then in New York ( http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article2299327.ece ) I believe the...... Dr Jayne: To Audrey, regarding your Dec 27th post: Try to contact the American Nurses" Association. They might have the information you are looking for.
I am a bit younger than most of you posting, though my...... Esther Herschman (Rechtschafner): I like this site very much,especially when people write about PS 167. I lived at 1125 Sterling Place (between Kinston Ave. and Hampton Place) until I was about 14.I went to the Erasmus Annex...... Matty Paris: Roger Brown and Connie Hawkins were completely different ballplayers from very different cultures. Connie lived in a railroad flat off Franklin and Fulton Street with his mother and brother. She did maid work. He played...... Debra (Brown) Bowden: I lived next door to this gas station in a house that is now college student housing...I am getting old...I too remember the ice skating pond by the hospital. Haven't been back there in years...... morgan693: Lot's of interesting comments here, but a lot of misconceptions, in my opinion. Not everyone can pull themselves up by their bootstraps, contrary to popular belief. People have different intelligence levels, different life...... Doc S.......: When I lived around the Franklin Ave. Shuttle, the stops were:
Prospect Park (Connecting w....... bob: I like Tish lived at 350 E 92nd St.
I remember so many things John's Candy Store's must have hamburgers after a night out. Also remember Linda peeling potatoes after leaving shool at OL. No frozen...... Willie: Doc, Rick - Town Hill at Eastern Parkway and Bedford Avenue was in the 1950s a place to have a drink and catch live entertainment. My mom and older sister remember seeing Sam Cook...... Audrey: Does anyone have or know any information about Prospect Heights Hospital from 1945-1948. I was born there on Oct. 7, 1947 and lived in Brooklyn on Kings Highway in the Flatbush area most of my...... ChiPhi: Wow...this thread has had some staying power and I am glad it has the legs. :)
Full disclosure...(Please read my earlier comments above for my perspective regarding this neighborhood). I am a male in my...... Arthur: I was born on 77th street between York Ave and John Jay park in 1931. I appreciated the stories from all of you who now live or lived in Yorkville. Thank you.... Willie: Doc - I believe I was in the first graduating class at Lefferts Junior High (1959-1961). I went to Erasmus, too ('64), but think my Mr. Cohen lived beyond my graduation year. Am...... Mclaren: i wish i lived there ... A Stokes (Gibson): i'm from Cabrini greens we moved to 939 hudson in 1957 we were about the fifth family to move in the building, we had good times there , I went to cooley high, jenner school,...... davida: Hi Mitchell, you were in my wedding to Bill Gardinera. I lived at 990 President st and went to Lefferts J.H.S. I have lived in California for thirty-one years now. Bill and I have two...... JoseFromIrving: They should have built a precinct there years ago. My grandmother lived on Troutman between Knickerbocker and Irving during the 70's and 80's.
Talk about drug infested. It wasn't until they put up make shift precincts...... Warren S.: That pic of the CYO entrance is pretty depressing.
I lived on church property, adjacent to that entrance. The church used to rent out apartments in the "old rectory," and my dad as the chief...... mike s: I don't know if you are the mike I knew I was in Ps 241 at the same time my name is kenny thomas I lived at 990 president st had 3 sisters and 1...... Leviathan: "Jess: 24th Dec 2007
Hey, I used to work at Soho Zat back in 1983. I loved it. They only hired punks"
I worked there for only a few weeks....before that however i lived in the joint....... Rich: Howya doin' Mitch,
This is truly amazing and it gets better. Thanks for your fast and friendly response. I've got a few things to say, I'll start with Herbie. A real nice guy, if he was...... Efrain Mercado Jr.: I went to JHS 111 back in 1980. I remember being part of a breakdancing group and going to different schools to perform. We would also have battles at Knickerbocker park. Man those were the...... fiona: my mum was maureen cox, she's in her late 60's. she was brought up in uk but lived in skea for some time. she loves it when i 'report' back from you.... JoseFromIrving: I was born and raised in Brooklyn during the 70's, 80's and 90's. I lived on Irving Avenue between Suydam and Hart St. I left in 1992 and moved "upstate" and I must tell...... Stan N: The movie theater around the corner from the Loews Pitkin was the Loews Palace. Someone had mentioned that he had forgotten the name. I also ate a lot of the combination plates at the shaky...... Doc S.......: ........lived on Union, between Franklin and Bedford - went to 241, class of '54. Teachers mentioned in a previous thread....Pal'd around with Danny Hausman, Stan Pasternack. Knew others from the 'hood also..........Ben&Sol's was much noisier...... Allan: To Julia,
I graduated 167 in '59. I remember the song picked by the graduating class was 'The Battle of New Orleans' by Johnny Horton. Lived at 1672 Union St until '57 then at 1587...... mitch: Hi Rich...
What an amazing thing ... All through jr. high, high school and part of college I worked in my dad's store (Maiman's Pharmacy) and of course I knew Johnny and Herbie really well. I...... Rich: Hi Robyn, Rick, Stepha, Doc, Mitch and Scott
Let me start with an apology for commenting so late, I'm new to this site. We all lived in the same beautiful neighborhood with all of it's great...... Mike S: I went to PS 241 from 1959 thru 1965. I lived at 334 Eastern Parkway. Which deli did you like better -- Radins or Ben & Sol's? Did you buy candy at Bartons or Barracini's?... Richie Rubin: Doc S;I don't know`bout U;but dis`site'was referred 2 ME by an ex-PS 167'er,a guy who
lived on Sterling pl.nr,Utica ave.:Steve Schiffman..do any of YOUSE know HIM?[yeah,I
tryda type`Brooklyn-ese'[like I still tawk!]hope it brings back memories..most of US
did...... usmcsniper1: What I did not like about Eastern Pkwy, was that crime was on the way up. It was headed towards the infamous; ghetto status. Perhaps,we noticed how bad it was when we used...... Rich: I lived just a couple of doors away from this corner store as a matter of fact some of the guys that ran this store lived in my building, they were from Yemen. The Brooklyn...... aj schure: did any one out there know any of the sullivans!!they live on sterling between schnectady an troy?also marie desoy she went to st matt and lived on rochester near st mary hosp/... Rich: Hey Pete, people watching in Crown Heights has aways been fascinating to me, that's why I can relate to just about every picture you post about the area, I just wish I had the foresight...... Jose: Hey I grew up in Bushwick. On Knickerbocker and Decatur. I moved to New england around 13 years ago. I miss playing dominoes in fron of the house and all the spanish music playing. WHen...... Richie Rubin: Julia A;da`Skyliners'were from cleveland,ohio.& nevah lived in
b'klyn,but stayed & St.George hotel durink concerts!&Carole Cohen
didn't marry Jackie Nolan..Helen Blitzer did!WE all useta go to
`Town Hill'to see terrific shows..& needless to type/say dem R&R
shows[Murray the K']@...... Julia Astralla ?: first to RR. Yeah, I know 'FOXY Cohen" didn't she marry Jackie Nolan ? (One of Tommy O'Malley's friends ? )
to everyone else ................... Indulge me please !
Who else besides me stood...... Allan: Carol(Foxy),
When did you attend/graduate from 167? As I recall, Judy was a year younger than I. She had a friend, Roni ____ (something), from north of Eastern Parkway (I think) who stopped by her apartment...... Carol Cohen (FOXY): Allen,
Please don't refer to me as a blur I really exist and my name is Carol Cohen. Judy Oshinsky and I were good friends and I lived on Eastern Parkway and Utica Ave., right next...... JoannC: These comments bring a tear to my eye. I lived at 195 Linden Street and went to 8 years at St. Barbara's class of 1965 remember Sister Veronica Christi, she was such a doll....... Julia Astralla: Does anyone remember that Mr. Abramowitz was the principal @ 167, in 57-58 ? I lived on st. john's place, off utica ave.
Did anyone like...... vanessa: I lived at 277 Menahan btw Myrtle/Irving. LOVED it. So sorry I moved. Living on Putnam btw Bushwick/Broadway. =( No likey.... Keith Bernstein: Jane--The lady who worked at Normandie Bakery was named Rosalie. I lived on E 84th St between Avenues L and M and visited Canarsie a couple of years ago and everything seems different from my...... aj schure: my name is arnie joel lived on st johns troy n albany my 8th grade teacher was mr hawkins other friends were the brunis who lived on lincoln pl... Esther Herschman (Rechtschafner): Mr. AJ shure- you graduated from PS167 in 1958,the same year as I did. Sorry, I don't think that I remember you.What is/was yur first name? The name Joel Prussin rings a bell. Wasn't he...... dogloverhanley: love it...wish i was brillant enough in my younger yrs to be photo wise. marge hanley from knickerbocker&dekalb grandmother lived on sterling place 1950's.... Richie Rubin: ALL of`YOUSE';Brooklyn ain't no small woyld!:2-1/2 million!
BIGGER den most U.S.cities!,but;to re-aqquaint on dis site
folks WE haven't seen,heard from in >5[five] decades!0y!&
even lived in same b'ldg?..now,it becomes small,oh,I'M in
touch w/Julia Astralla[formerly of 1399 st.Johns pl.]SHE
lives in...... Jane: Allan,
This is funny but I do know you. I lived on the first floor. My entrance was a private one where you had to walk up about seven stairs. As you entered...... Allan: Jane,
Yes, that was the address. We moved there in 1957 and then moved after my sophomore year at Wingate. My brothers name is Steve. Sorry, but I don't recall your name. The only names that...... Jane: Allan, You say that you lived on the corner of Carroll and Schenectidy? Did you live at 1587? If so, we lived in the same building. I probably know you. I knew...... Rohinton Ghandhi: November 27th, 2008
To City Noise Editors,
I have recently begun writing articles for the Verdun Messenger's new English Corner segment. They cover Verdun's history and the people within it.
I thought your group...... Allan: aj,
Don't remember you but I was/am a year younger. Lived on Union between Schenectidy and Utica, moved to the corner of Carroll and Schenectidy in '57 and graduated 167 in 1959. Lots of us post-war...... john g: much like marriott its bin a while since I lived in catford (culverley road) but its still the only place I call home as well.... aj schure: i lived on president between troy and schenactady from 1944-1965 ps 167 graduated 1958 went to wingate then marines joel prussin and i still close to this day he also went to 167 anyone out...... Irene Maltman: Hi Linda, I havent been on this site for ages, so much going on here.... I would love to talk to the Calderheads.John and Betty were my friends. Margaret Grey lived in the same building....... Rich: This used to be my station back in the day. I saw a few celebs come out of this station. When Ebbett's Field Apartments were first built some parents of famous people lived there: Gregory...... Esther Herschman (Rechtschafner): I agree,this is really a nice site.It is nice to think back on Memory Lane. I remember the "field days", in Boys High Field on Maple Street. In my day,it started in fifth grade....... poolboy: I LOVE this place. My grandparents lived just down the street and i used to go there. Now, 21 years later, i find myself going out of my way to go here. I love the...... Keith Bernstein: Jane--you have brought up some nice memories. I am a couple of years older than you and lived on EP and Troy. I used to go to the Carroll for the Saturday matinees (26c or...... Man from Oslo: If you mind your own business, you'll be safe here in Oslo. I know, I've lived here for 24 years.
And the small amount of violence that actually happens to innocent people, are basically caused...... Richie Rubin: JANE;wowie!.YOU got some memory!.now;it ALL iz comink back to ME!
I lived on St.Johns pl.nr.Utica ave.& am 7[seven]yrs YER SR,ergo,
YOU were a`squirt'when I bowled @`da Pit'& danced @ many`affairs'
@`President Chateau'& consumed `tons'of pickled herring & chopped
livah...... Jane: I had to comment. This is awesome. I was born in 1949 and I lived at 1587 Carroll Street which is between Carroll and Schnectady. I lived there until I was 12 years old....... T Whoa!: I lived in Norton for 20 years. As a teenager you think I can't wait to get out of this town. But now as an adult I can't wait to move back. The city is...... anon (142.128.203.205.in-addr.arpa.net): I have moved back to the Upper East Side after a few years away and I am so happy to be back. I lived on 77th St. and then 3rd Ave./73rd St. for much of...... Eric: Wow, beautiful. You are soooo lucky to be in Brooklyn. I wish I lived somewhere alive like Brooklyn :-(... Allan: Richie,
I DID live in the same building as Judy O. We both lived on the first floor. I was in the front. Her family in the back. She had a male dog 'Nipper' and I...... Richie Rubin: Allan;I thought YOU lived in Judy O's b'ldg[w/courtyard]but I
guess YA didn't!dat's why I mentioned Joel Bercy,Shelly Finkel,& Alan & Judy Oshinsky[not YOUR`Bro..I didn't know Him[?]did YOU
know Joanie Borrusso[Union st.cor.of Skin-neck-titty ave.]a floor
above`Pachman's'candystore around corner!check out`Google...... Allan: If I recall correctly, and that's not likely, Judy O was a grade behind me and my brother a grade behind her. The building with the "courtyard" was down the block towards Utica. I lived...... Richie Rubin: Allan;I think Sheldon[Shelly]Finkel lived in YOUR b'ldg[?]
I believe HE became a fight promoter/mgr[?]&`handled'Mike Tyson
do YOU know anything of this &`Shelly'Finkel..do any of Youse
out dere know/remember Him?,I'D like to get in touch!... pat barfoot: hi. to everybody who is interested in pearly kings and queens. my mother annie was the eldest child of george and emma dole they had 19 yes 19 children .alf dole was the second born...... d-macdalac@hotmail.com: I am a transplanted New Yorker who has lived in Calif. for the better part of the past 31 yrs. and this picture brings back very fond memories of my childhood in NYC. All I...... nz: okay i love saber first of all i read his book its so fucking dope that kunt is off the chain mad love for la and san fran graff , even tho i dont even...... Del Prophet: Born in Woodward and lived in Buffalo as a child. It has always been a friendly town with real folks living there. Has not changed much as most small towns don't evolve much but...... Mark Brown: That is so wild that I saw this I was looking at this page & I saw Blue knight lounge & it caught my eye I lived right up the street from it actually I...... Sanford : To Esther
In an idle moment I googled PS 167 to find out some details to compare with childhood memories and saw your comments. I was one year behind you at PS 167. My memories of...... Thelma Fuentes: I lived at 146 Grove Street and moved to Staten Island in early 70s (I didn't get to graduate with my class at St. Barbara's in 1972)...I remember Barbara Ann's, my first dance at the...... fiona: hi pauline, thanks for your info, i'll pass it on to my mum. my surname was cooper, but it as my grandmother ho came from lisnaskea (boyle) & my mum lived there for awhile... Barry: I remember Mr. Tomaselli. A teacher for all time. I lived in the heart of Bushwick Avenue from 1967-91. Attended PS274 where he taught. Knew my siblings who also attended his classes. He did worked...... Teri: Hi again everyone. I was remiss in not checking this board for a week or so. I was born in late 1947 and lived at 1074 until I was 18 1/2 years old...... patfan: Sorry guys. I've lived on Kauai a very long time, and the chicken population absolutely needs thinning. I run a restaurant, and they jump on the tables, poop everywhere, and carry salmonella. ...... Esther Herschman (Rechtschafner): for Suzy R.
I remember you.Your Mother (MRs. Gradstein)was my 6 grade teacher in 1955-6.Perhaps she brought you to school then. A classsmate of mine,Sharon, who lived on Lincoln Place and Troy Ave, and I once...... Yolanda Rodriguez: How many memories ah, Knickerbocker and Halsey. I lived at 792 Knickerbocker and Halsey. My brother Raul, Frankie,Eduardo, my sister Lucy. Does somebody have any comunication with with lucy, frankie or eduardo. ...... Keith Bernstein: 1974. I moved out of Brooklyn after graduation and have lived elsewhere since. However, my wife, who is from the Bronx (I know, it's a mixed marriage!) always says of me: you can take the...... Peter: when i posted this 4 years ago, i neglected to mention that the 6th photo is the facade of an old place on {4th avenue} in {sunset park} that i lived in in {2000}... wow,...... Joe Mayo: hi. I lived on 145 harmon st. from 62 to 69 Hi jace I remember you and i went to manhttan during the blackout . stickball grat time... Alan Kupperberg: Yep, Richie, I remember the Coca Cola bottling plant on Linden Blvd between Georgia and Pennsylvania Avenues. Grandma Ann and Aunt Nettie lived in Starrett City. Coney Island Joe's was little more than a...... Stan: Teri:
Don't know when you lived there, but I was born in 1074. My grandparents (Zimmerman) took the apartment when we moved to 919.
Next door to 1074 lived Herbie Prince, Mike Lyman and Howie Sapon....... Sol: Hi Teri, I also trecked from Brooklyn to Seattle......in time to watch them build the Space Needle & monorail for Century 21. Lived near Alki and then near the locks at Ballard. Did...... Teri: I had to add my two cents to this board after Keith Bernstein sent me the link. I lived at 1074 Eastern Parkway until I was 18 1/2. I went to 167, 210, Wingate and...... Stan: Just a note:
I was bar mitzvahed at Petach Tikva in June 1943. It was on the corner of Rochester Ave. and Lincoln Place.
The other Bar Mitvah with me was Gene Braunwald who lived opposire me......
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