By The Red Hook WaterStories team
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in the early 1900s was headquartered at 116 Imlay Street, near the Atlantic Basin. The company, generally known as A&P, started in Manhattan in 1859 as a retailer of tea brought in by...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
At the end of the 1800s, brandy was tracked and taxed by the US federal government. Before being taxed, tariffed goods such as brandy were stored in bonded warehouses overseen by custom officials. Duties would be charged when the goods were sold...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
In the 1850s, David P. Wild was the proprietor of the Bay House. He advertised that the bar was well supplied with wines, brandies, ales and cigars of the very best brands. He also outfitted fishermen with sail and row boats, tackle and bait. The...
By The Red Hook WaterStories team
Don't be put off by a long line, their large and speedy staff cranks out sandwiches fast! This long-time family business slings huge portions to make great Italian hero sandwiches and has its own Red Hook WaterStories. Defonte's Sandwich...