THE IRONWORK OF BROWNSTONE BROOKLYN is extraordinary in any season, but snow makes chunky cast-iron newel posts and scroll-like gates and railings stand out all the more graphically. Before the snow melts completely, I thought I’d share a few images of the infinitely varied 19th century ironwork of my home borough, mostly from Boerum Hill. Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg…
Brooklyn ironwork ain’t bad in the sunshine, either. One day soon, it will look like this:
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GREAT TO SEE THE VARIETY OF IRON DESIGNS IN ONE TAKE……………
I WANT THAT LUSCIOUS HANDMADE POT WITH THE LEAVES AND BERRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous and so grand!
Wonderful framing in this series.
Very lovely in every respect. Photography, color, balance, everything… perfect.
thanks, Cara, this is a really lovely post.
Thanks, everyone, for the positive responses. Makes me think I should mine my archives more often;-)
Nice pics,Cara. At least something i coming out of all the snow you’re having!