Brooklyn Bridge Trolley 1895 | Historic Photo Print

Sizes: 8” x 10” and 20” x 25” prints

Step back in time with this exclusive selection of historic Brooklyn photographs, capturing the borough’s streets, architecture, and everyday life from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Each print is a window into the city’s evolving identity — from bustling theaters to iconic transit hubs — offering a timeless connection to Brooklyn’s past.

About the Historian
These rare images come from the archive of Brooklyn historian and author Brian Merlis, who has spent over 40 years collecting and preserving photographs that tell the story of life across Brooklyn’s neighborhoods. A lifelong Flatlands native and self-described “amateur historian,” Merlis has published more than a dozen books chronicling the borough’s history through images. His meticulous work brings forgotten streets and faces back into view — reminding us that every corner of Brooklyn has a story to tell.