Suzanne Spellen

The Hiram S. Thomas Story

Black Excellence in the 19th Century By Suzanne SpellenBefore COVID-19, we couldn’t imagine a world without restaurants. Whether plain or fancy, no matter the culture or meal, we have all gotten used to the idea of being able to enter an establishment where we could...

Brownstone Revival: The Rebirth of the Brooklyn Townhouse

Still going strong today, a back-to-the-city movement wasn’t initiated by or for rich white people only. Here’s how it began. Suzanne SpellenFor many, the brownstone is the quintessential symbol of Brooklyn, as much an icon as the Brooklyn Bridge. Yes, other boroughs also have attached...
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