GIVE THE GIFT OF BROOKLYN HISTORY…
Each holiday season, you have that one friend or family member on your list who challenges your abilities to find the perfect gift for them.
They defy description. They have eclectic tastes. They don’t fit squarely into any box or category.
In short – they’re very difficult to shop for.
Well, if that person has an historic bent and lives in an historic Brooklyn home, then let the Brownstone Detectives help you this holiday season.
We’ll build them a:
WHAT IS A HOUSE HISTORY BOOK?
Our House History Books are home-grown bespoke Brooklyn creations, each telling the complete story of a single historic house or property.
To build one, we perform original research on every aspect of a property and its former owners/residents, starting with the original land owners (the arrival of the Dutch) and ending with the current owners of the land and structure (your friend or family member).
Then, we get to work on writing your book.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR HOUSE HISTORY BOOK?
• Richly detailed maps (How did your neighborhood look when your house was built?),
• Architectural drawings (Was that addition on the back of your house original?),
• Photographs (What did your house look like on the inside in the 1950s?),
• Interviews with former owners/residents (What stories are hidden within your home’s past?)
• A well-researched, documented, and attributed 50-150 page narrative, telling the complete story of your house.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Of course, any House History Book ordered today could not possibly be ready THIS holiday season! So, if this isn’t a surprise gift, we will send your friend or family member an announcement informing them of your gift, telling them about our books, and letting them know that we will be in touch soon to start planning their personalized House History Book.
They’ll be delighted and you’ll be relieved at having found them the perfect gift!
Call (718-785-9627) or email us us and we’ll discuss the creation of your personalized House History Book gift.
