BED STUY ALIVE! ENDS WITH HISTORIC BROWNSTONER’S HOUSE TOUR
By Keith L. Forest
The Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, one of Brooklyn’s most active civic organizations, held its 31st annual House Tour and Bazaar Saturday, October 17. Themed “The Legacy Continues: Restore, Revitalize, Rejuvenate.” the Brownstoners once again showcased a collection of the community’s finest brownstone and limestone homes while making a declaration of the vibrant familial ambiance that has traditionally been rooted in Bed-Stuy
Prior to the kick off of the self guided house tour, attendees were able to participate in a Homeownership Workshop where they received professional advice and resourceful information on surviving the turbulent economy; weatherization; how to maintain their current home and buying smart. The annual Bed Stuy Bazaar was also in full swing offering a variety of arts and crafts while showcasing various neighborhood goods and services.
The highlight of the day was the house tour which historically draws thousands of visitors from all over providing the house enthusiasts a sneak peek into some of New York’s most lavishly restored brownstone and limestone homes. Each participant received a Tour Brochure which in addition to granting them access to the touring homes, also served as a reference tool that documents the unique story behind each home on tour. Attendees once again experience, first-hand, the luxury and sophistication embodied within Bedford Stuyvesant’s brownstone and limestone homes, many of which date back as far as the early 18th century. Participants had the opportunity to speak directly with homeowners to learn about restoration, landscaping, general maintenance and many more of the practicalities of owning a brownstone.
The mission of The Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, Inc, which has been operating for 30 years, is to faithfully serve this Brooklyn community. Dedicated not only to instilling pride in Bed-Stuy residents, this non-profit, volunteer, civic organization has performed a variety of community services which span from literacy programs to their annual Tax Lien Project. In fact, proceeds from the house tour will benefit the McDonald/Glee Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to college bound graduates of Boys and Girls High School. The Joan Maynard Scholarship is also benefited, which awards college bound graduates of the Historic Boys High School.
Keith L. Forest is a freelance publicist, writer and proud Bedford-Stuyvesant home owner who lives and works in the beloved community. His current blog space mybedstuy.blogspot.com seeks to celebrate the people and places that make up this great community while addressing issues such as gentrification, predatory lending and other ill norms that seek to exploit, discredit and harm the area and its people.
By Keith L. Forest
The Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, one of Brooklyn’s most active civic organizations, held its 31st annual House Tour and Bazaar Saturday, October 17. Themed “The Legacy Continues: Restore, Revitalize, Rejuvenate.” the Brownstoners once again showcased a collection of the community’s finest brownstone and limestone homes while making a declaration of the vibrant familial ambiance that has traditionally been rooted in Bed-Stuy
Prior to the kick off of the self guided house tour, attendees were able to participate in a Homeownership Workshop where they received professional advice and resourceful information on surviving the turbulent economy; weatherization; how to maintain their current home and buying smart. The annual Bed Stuy Bazaar was also in full swing offering a variety of arts and crafts while showcasing various neighborhood goods and services.
The highlight of the day was the house tour which historically draws thousands of visitors from all over providing the house enthusiasts a sneak peek into some of New York’s most lavishly restored brownstone and limestone homes. Each participant received a Tour Brochure which in addition to granting them access to the touring homes, also served as a reference tool that documents the unique story behind each home on tour. Attendees once again experience, first-hand, the luxury and sophistication embodied within Bedford Stuyvesant’s brownstone and limestone homes, many of which date back as far as the early 18th century. Participants had the opportunity to speak directly with homeowners to learn about restoration, landscaping, general maintenance and many more of the practicalities of owning a brownstone.
The mission of The Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, Inc, which has been operating for 30 years, is to faithfully serve this Brooklyn community. Dedicated not only to instilling pride in Bed-Stuy residents, this non-profit, volunteer, civic organization has performed a variety of community services which span from literacy programs to their annual Tax Lien Project. In fact, proceeds from the house tour will benefit the McDonald/Glee Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to college bound graduates of Boys and Girls High School. The Joan Maynard Scholarship is also benefited, which awards college bound graduates of the Historic Boys High School.
Keith L. Forest is a freelance publicist, writer and proud Bedford-Stuyvesant home owner who lives and works in the beloved community. His current blog space mybedstuy.blogspot.com seeks to celebrate the people and places that make up this great community while addressing issues such as gentrification, predatory lending and other ill norms that seek to exploit, discredit and harm the area and its people.
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