[Maurpat]

I would agree with you on your assessment. It makes sense that that bridge crossed Tibbetts Brook. I believe the brook ran just east of what is now Riverdale Ave. The building in the painting could very well be the one above. Most old buildings don’t survive exactly as they were built (although I’m sure we’d find a lot that do). This building does reflect Dutch architecture so I think you’re right.  Love the painting, are there any reproductions made and can you buy one??

[Maurpat]

I have this plate. Unfortunately it is still in the packed boxes from our last move ten years. Bought it from eBay a while ago, never remembered what it said on the backside. Got it b/c it had info about Kingsbridge. Now I know.

[Maurpat]

I think they gave out free toasters or something. By the dresses I’d say the 1930’s/1940’s and I think it was the opening of this branch. The first branch was on Third Ave I think.

[Maurpat]

I used to shop all the time for records at Progressive on Broadway. If you bought 10 singles, you got one free. It was a club. Great people worked. My first album was the Monkees premiere one. My gran bought her first color TV there, she got to pay for it monthly. Lucky for her. It was so long ago, good memories.

[Maurpat]

231st Street from Albany Crescent to Tibbetts Ave was filled in with the land/dirt from what is now the Jerome Reservoir.

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