About This Item


  • Call Number2023.044.0003
  • SummaryA view from across the street of the Kvedaras family of 379 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on August 19, 1945, after a block party celebrating the end of World War II. There are decorations on the outside of the buildings and a few strings of triangular flags hanging across the street. The top of a fire escape railing with an American flag hanging over the front is seen in the foreground, and an American flag is seen hanging in the upper-left corner of the image. Inscribed in ink on back: "Taken from 379 So 3rd ST." Inscribed in pencil on back: "Looking Across ST, Aug 19, 1945."
  • Date1945
  • Physical Description1 photograph : black & white ; 3.5 x 2.5 inches
  • CreatorKvedaras family
  • CollectionKvedaras family photographs
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  • Cite AsKvedaras family photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • Formatstill image
  • SubjectBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. ; World War, 1939-1945 -- New York (State) -- Kings County
  • PlaceWilliamsburg (New York, N.Y.)
  • Copyright OwnerKvedaras family
  • TitleView across the street after a block party celebrating the end of World War II, in Williamsburg.