You’ve passed by it, were delighted by it, and maybe even took a picture of it: the bobblehead display at 53 Franklin Street is an iconic part of Greenpoint decor, and the people who keep the festive dolls bopping are just as enchanting.
Here, Tony, a third-generation Greenpoint resident, and his daughter, Jacqueline, who also lives at 53 Franklin Street, share the history of their beloved display. The toys are solar-powered, bobbing with the sun,…
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Love this article, and this holiday display! Just a note, pictured in both photographs is Tony, not Joe!
Love the article! Although that is Tony in the photos, not Joe.
Very Cool, Love Ya’s, Miss Ya’s … Happy New Year !!!