Bay Ridge

To get to Bay Ridge, you get on a Brooklyn bound R train and just sit there for a very long time. 95th Street in Bay Ridge is the end of the line.

2009-02-22T09:13:38Z

Steve
To get to Bay Ridge, you get on a Brooklyn bound R train and just sit there for a very long time. 95th Street in Bay Ridge is the end of the line.

This subway entrance shares space with a liquor store. Between the subway and the store, this building has a nice collection of vintage signs.

2009-02-17T03:06:34Z

Steve
This subway entrance shares space with a liquor store. Between the subway and the store, this building has a nice collection of vintage signs.

This old sign above the steps to the subway found new life when the facade covering it was recently removed.

2009-06-02T12:09:04Z

Steve
This old sign above the steps to the subway found new life when the facade covering it was recently removed.

Looking up, a collection of interesting signs and fire escapes are noticeable down the street from the 95th St. station.

2009-02-22T09:12:49Z

Steve
Looking up, a collection of interesting signs and fire escapes are noticeable down the street from the 95th St. station.

The Verrazano Bridge is the backdrop for many Bay Ridge streetscapes.

2009-02-22T09:11:42Z

Steve
The Verrazano Bridge is the backdrop for many Bay Ridge streetscapes.

This bell sits outside of St. John's Church. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson both attended services here and acquired Brooklyn accents.

2009-07-13T00:31:52Z

Steve
This bell sits outside of St. John's Church. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson both attended services here and acquired Brooklyn accents.

Kevin Walsh, Forgotten-Ny.com founder, expert tour guide, and Bay Ridge native lectures the group of 50 at Cannonball Park.

2009-06-03T13:25:47Z

Steve
Kevin Walsh, Forgotten-Ny.com founder, expert tour guide, and Bay Ridge native lectures the group of 50 at Cannonball Park.

This cannon actually worked once. It's called a Rodman gun. It didn't work very well, though, and that's why it was put here in the park.

2009-06-02T12:10:18Z

Steve
This cannon actually worked once. It's called a Rodman gun. It didn't work very well, though, and that's why it was put here in the park.

The front of the Rodman gun.

2009-02-22T09:15:38Z

Steve
The front of the Rodman gun.

The gun came with pleanty of extra ammo, hence the nickname Cannonball park.

2009-06-02T12:00:00Z

Steve
The gun came with pleanty of extra ammo, hence the nickname Cannonball park.

This is a monument at Cannonball park. I know that's not very informative, but I honestly don't remember what it was for.

2009-06-02T12:24:30Z

Steve
This is a monument at Cannonball park. I know that's not very informative, but I honestly don't remember what it was for.

This mansion on 95th street dates to the 1840s, and has been recently restored.

2009-06-10T23:18:01Z

Steve
This mansion on 95th street dates to the 1840s, and has been recently restored.

A lone American flag on an apartment building balcony

2009-06-03T13:29:49Z

Steve
A lone American flag on an apartment building balcony

The view of Manhattan from the pier where the ferry to S.I. used to dock.

2009-06-02T12:14:40Z

Steve
The view of Manhattan from the pier where the ferry to S.I. used to dock.

This fantastic 'Arts and Crafts' style house on 83rd St. is known as the 'Gingerbread' house.

2009-06-02T12:29:46Z

Steve
This fantastic 'Arts and Crafts' style house on 83rd St. is known as the 'Gingerbread' house.

While this style of house was known for simplicity, this house's intracate stonework must have required some sound engineering.

2009-06-02T12:20:43Z

Steve
While this style of house was known for simplicity, this house's intracate stonework must have required some sound engineering.

The ironwork on the front gate seems to be original.

2009-06-03T13:43:43Z

Steve
The ironwork on the front gate seems to be original.

Steve's photo

2009-06-02T12:26:27Z

Steve

This tiny cemetary belongs to the Barkuloo family.

2009-06-03T13:26:21Z

Steve
This tiny cemetary belongs to the Barkuloo family.

While San Francisco has Lombard St, Bay Ridge instead has these cool stairs.

2009-06-10T23:43:08Z

Steve
While San Francisco has Lombard St, Bay Ridge instead has these cool stairs.

Many streets feature rows of brownstone or limestone houses such as these.

2009-06-02T12:12:49Z

Steve
Many streets feature rows of brownstone or limestone houses such as these.

Some of the houses have real gas powered lamps.

2009-06-10T23:33:29Z

Steve
Some of the houses have real gas powered lamps.

Country roads, take me home! Ok, not me, 'cause I'd never live out in the country. But anyway, this is Stewart Ave, a sort of cross between an alley and a country road. It hasn't been paved ...

2009-06-02T12:26:28Z

Steve
Country roads, take me home! Ok, not me, 'cause I'd never live out in the country. But anyway, this is Stewart Ave, a sort of cross between an alley and a country road. It hasn't been paved ...

The tourgroup pauses at the end of Stewart Ave.

2009-06-03T13:28:24Z

Steve
The tourgroup pauses at the end of Stewart Ave.

Steve's photo

2009-06-02T12:23:33Z

Steve

This is Hinsch's Ice cream and soda fountain on 5th Ave.

2009-06-02T12:20:33Z

Steve
This is Hinsch's Ice cream and soda fountain on 5th Ave.

This 1966 Mustang was parked on 5th Ave. The license plate has been digitally altered to protect the privacy of the owner.

2009-06-03T12:24:22Z

Steve
This 1966 Mustang was parked on 5th Ave. The license plate has been digitally altered to protect the privacy of the owner.

Steve's photo

2009-02-18T02:54:28Z

Steve