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[UPDATE] Flip This House: Brownstone on Lewis Avenue & Madison Street

Posted on July 30, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Three months ago, the Bed-Stuy Blog asked if anyone knew what was happening with this corner brownstone located at Lewis Avenue and Madison Street, which sat abandoned for some time.  Within the last month, there has been a flurry of activity and renovations.  Updates include an unknown type of unit installed on the roof and [...]

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Flip This House: Brownstone on Lewis Avenue & Madison Street

Posted on April 23, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

This potential four story brownstone and brick beauty has been boarded up for a bit now.  It’s located on the corner of Lewis Avenue and Madison Street and diagonally faces the historical Cornerstone Baptist Church. Does anyone have any further information about this building?

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Trash Art

Posted on January 15, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

The artful, urban signage on this Stuyvesant Avenue corner brownstone says it all.   Also note the creepy fingers crawling out of the flower pot!

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Bed-Stuy’s 31st Annual House Tour

Posted on October 12, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ October 17, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] “Come on Home to Bed-Stuy”
Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc.

Presents its
31st Annual House Tour
The Legacy continues: Restore, Revitalize, Rejunevate
Saturday, October 17, 2009 — Rain or Shine

Take a self-guided tour * Participate in Bed-Stuy Alive!
HOUSE TOUR — 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Tour Brochure Distributed at 11:00 am) No Exceptions

Tickets – $15.00 Advanced or $20.00 Day of Tour

ADVANCED TICKET [...]

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This Artwork Could Be Named After Your Address

Posted on August 28, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

House of Art Gallery Space has a lovely piece of work on display by Trinidadian born artist Stuart McClean.  This is one of the first in a series of “Brownstone Art.”  Original acrylic on canvas, it features a handsome brownstone with people of color looking out of the windows, dressed in vibrant colored clothes.  [...]

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