Brooklyn back in the day: Kensington Edition

from gowanuslounge:

This is McDonald Avenue near Avenue C in Kensington in 1980. The photographer writes: “This is where the F train begins its rise to become an elevated train going out to Coney Island. I have to apoligize for my finger but I remember how nervous I was taking this picture with my new camera. I just got it and didn’t want to get ripped off. Funny thinking back … I was only 1 block from home and I felt so far away.” It all feels very, very far away. (See picture)

Kensington: Now and Then

Church Avenue East West (thanks, Jeff) from E5th.

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Kensington: Now and Then

Northeast corner of Church & Coney Island Avenue.

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Kensington: Now and Then

Northeast corner of Church & McDonald.

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