“DETECTIVES” HISTORY AUCTION NETS $1K
Brownstone Detectives created some history of its own last week. At the Prospect Park Alliance’s Party in the Park, the house detectives had the opportunity to join with Chris Bonnell, a brownstone illustrator, to contribute to the green non-profit organization’s annual silent auction. Bonnell donated a brownstone illustration to the auction, while Brownstone Detectives volunteered a House History Report. In the end, the team was the second-to-top auction grosser, raising $1000 for the Alliance’s activities. “It really excited the donors to get to bid on both the history and the illustration in the one offering,” said Brian Hartig, CEO of Brownstone Detectives. Bonnell, who recently received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts, has been drawing brownstones for some time now. A regular feature of the fundraiser’s silent auction every year, he thought that a team effort this year would create a more holistic approach to the documentation of a house. So he contacted Hartig – who agreed. “I’m looking forward to working with Chris on this project and others going forward,” said Hartig. “His drawings and our histories are going to make an excellent combination.” The two are planning to meet the winning bidder soon to start their work on drawing and researching her house. Follow @BrownstoneDetec ———————————————————————————————————————– The Brownstone Detectives The story you just read was composed from historical research performed by The Brownstone Detectives. Allow us do an in-depth investigation of your house and its former owners and produce your very own House History Book. Your hardbound […]
