An influential photographer got his start in Greenpoint.
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This Day in Greenpoint History: A Clean Break
From bath house to Bath Haus for the bargain price of $3 million.
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This Day in Greenpoint History: Happy Halloween!
All things considered, a bank is a pretty spooky place.
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This Day in Greenpoint History: A New York Institution Moves In
Yes, it’s a grocery store.
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This Day in Greenpoint History: A Little Rascal Commits Grand Larceny
The incident took place at what is now the bar, Little Rascal.
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This Day in Greenpoint History: Smell as Old as Time
Greenpoint and questionable waste disposal, name a more enduring duo.
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This Day in Greenpoint History: Putting the ‘Point’ in Greenpoint
Back to school shopping, anyone?
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This Day in Greenpoint History: Seeking Miss Brooklyn 1947
Contestants — questionably chosen by RKO Theater managers — stood to win $1,500 in total cash prizes.
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This Month in Greenpoint History: The Battle of the Beetles
The issue “bugged” a lot of neighbors.