H. Kohnstamm in Red Hook Revisited - Robert Baptista’s Historical Website on Colourants & Dyes

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An extensive history is provided on Robert Baptista’s colorantshistory.org

Here are some excerpts from his letter to me:

Frank -

Thanks for allowing the use of your photos at my website. I have posted the Kohnstamm plant photo and the Reckitt’s Blue photo, with links to you, at my web page. I will add the new shots as soon as they become available at your web site.

The history of other Brooklyn dye companies is available at my web page. Some of the buildings, such as Beckers Aniline on Ditmas Ave., are still in use today. Have you photographed any of these locations?

The NYC TV show “Secrets of New York” is preparing a documentary based on my web site on the Brooklyn Dye Industry. It will include scenes filmed at the Kohnstamm plant. I think the program will air sometime in 2008. When I find out I will let you know. I’m really glad to find someone who shares my interest in industrial archaeology.

Best regards,
Robert

Exquisitely Bored Posts Exquisitely Gorgeous Knippa Texas Coca-Cola Ads

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I knew it was somewhere in Knippa. I saw it in my rearview mirror, pulled off the highway, and walked back to it. The light couldn’t have been more perfect. - Chris Adams

I couldn’t agree with you more Chris. Breathtaking!

Colossal Media Dewars Ad in Red Hook, Brooklyn

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Sam Roberts of UK Brick Ads site was kind enough to comment on the recent Landmarks hearings at which I was asked to speak on behalf of Colossal Media, but sent a letter instead due to work schedule conflicts.

Mercedes - Red Hook, Brooklyn

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