Author Archives: Isaias G.

Learning from the past

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Isaias G.

Isaías Garcia Final Project English 1101- Prof. Gold 12/20/11     History can teach us many things. For scientists, it can show them how not to repeat a mistake done in an experiment, or further enhance an existing product. For … Continue reading →

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Final essay topic

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Isaias G.

I will be writing about how the method and detail in which things have been chronicled over the years, using the Gabriel Furman journal’s as one of my sources.

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A look into the past: Gabriel Furman’s View of Brooklyn

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Isaias G.

Gabriel Furman was man who paid careful attention to detail. In his journals, Furman chronicled New York’s first experience with the Cholera virus in 1832. In it he goes on to detail the death toll which the city faced at … Continue reading →

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How it all began…

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Isaias G.

The Economic Crash of 2008, to many it was a shock. How did it happen? Why did it happen? NPR’s podcast, “Giant Pool of Money”, goes into detail onto what caused this crash not to long ago. Though I am … Continue reading →

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Funeral notes: How much is a good funeral worth?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Isaias G.

On my third visit to the BHS, I looked at some funeral notes (Call Number ArMs 1977.049  Box 2 of 3) detailing the gruesome details of the who and how many died in the Brooklyn Theater fire. The documents even … Continue reading →

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Map stories

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Isaias G.

Can a map tell a story? Well that’s what I asked myself on my fourth visit to the BHS. Here I had the opportunity to see maps that are over 100 years old. The maps are kept in excellent condition … Continue reading →

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Fire in Brooklyn: How Tragedy Shaed the Future

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Isaias G.

Alex C, Eliza B, Joshua M, Anthony V, Horacio, Isaías G     10/18/11   What kind of Questions did each of the three stations bring up? What kind of information did you find?   Information gathered – The Theater … Continue reading →

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How do you want to be remembered?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Isaias G.

Over the years, our life has been influenced by many innovative inventions and their creators. If we were given a choice, would we be able to pick only three things to describe our generation? If we could, what would they … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn, Everchanging

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Isaias G.

Standing as a silent observer, the Brooklyn Historical Society has been part of chronicling the changes the borough of Brooklyn has faced. Whether it be fires, disease, or simply changing of an areas name, the Brooklyn Historical Society has it … Continue reading →

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