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Sunrise on Brighton Beach, 2009, 2010.008.2; Jacob Mann photographs, 2010.008; Brooklyn Historical SocietyThe weather was so perfect two weekends ago. It was warm. I wore sandals. I bought some plants and planted them in pots on my roof. I was in the best mood, and the city seemed like the best place in the world to be – and then it snowed. My potted plants are dead. Suddenly, the city seems like a cold, harsh place.
For me, the image above encapsulates all of my April-in-the-city emotions. If the weather is warm and you are in a good mood, you’ll probably notice the early-morning light in this picture and the promise of a day at the beach and on the swings. If you’ve just experienced a mid-April snow shower, you’ll probably focus more on the barren rubber tiles of the playground, the broken swing chain, and the dark shadows in this image. Either way, the photograph is beautiful and evocative.
Interested in seeing more photos from BHS’s collection? Visit our online image gallery, which includes a selection of our images. Interested in seeing even more historic Brooklyn images? Visit our new website here. To search BHS’s entire collection of images, archives, maps, and special collections visit BHS’s Othmer Library Wed-Sat, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Author: Halley Choiniere
This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.
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