Monday, January 29, 2018

Unexpected in Brooklyn: A Brooklyn Writer Explores

In Search of the American Dream: A Brooklyn Writer Wishes for a House

By Norma Jaeger Hopcraft


On the coldest day in several years, January 6, 2018, with the temp at approx 4 degrees F and the wind chill sending the temp to -20 degrees, I happened to be in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.

I did not expect to see stunning brick mansions, one after the other, on President Street. 



In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
The sun was going down behind buildings on the opposite side of the street. But isn't this house glorious?

In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
These places are big: baronial.

In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
I bet it's got beautiful rooms, with wainscoting, wood floors, beautiful proportions, high ceilings.

In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
Those bricks were warmer than the people that day.

In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
Look at this huge house! I want it all for me and my family!!

In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
Lovely brick details.

In Search of the American Dream: Brooklyn Writer
Best for last. Gimme! How about you? Would you like to live in a beautiful house? Comment below! 

2 comments:

  1. Love these beautiful old brick homes. There are many here in Charlotte, NC. I never tire of looking at them. Like you, I’d imagine what it looks like inside.

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    1. Hi, Jackie, How nice that you live in Charlotte! I’ve heard many good things about it. My daughter and her husband and baby are in Chapel Hill, and my sister just moved to Asheville. I’m in NC constantly, visiting family!

      I’m glad to hear that you have great architecture in Charlotte and romantic houses. Wouldn’t it be fun to live in one, with beautifully polished floors, and float through the rooms: : )

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