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Farming in Brooklyn

2 historical photos taken here between 1890 and 1934, oldest first.

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  • Farming in Brooklyn - Geese Farm., 1890–1934

    Farming in Brooklyn - Geese Farm.

    1890; 1934

  • Farming in Brooklyn - Geese Farm., 1890–1934

    Farming in Brooklyn - Geese Farm.

    1890; 1934

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Photos: The New York Public Library, Milstein Collection

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Farming in Brooklyn - Geese Farm., 1890–1934

Photo 2 of 2 at Farming in Brooklyn

Farming in Brooklyn - Geese Farm.

1890; 1934

1--Farming in Brooklyn: A local farmer's geese on Elderts Lane. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection 2-A chicken farmer at 899 Sheffield Avenue. P. L. Sperr

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