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Borden’s Revisited – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

© Frank H. Jump

Previously posted:

American Refractories – 159 Taaffe Pl – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Taken in June 2004 © Frank H. Jump

The oxides of aluminium (alumina), silicon (silica) and magnesium (magnesia) are the most important materials used in the manufacturing of refractories. Another oxide usually found in refractories is the oxide of calcium (lime). Fire clays are also widely used in the manufacture of refractories. – Wikipedia

Buy Krasdale – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

© Frenzo Jumposa

Buy Krasdale on the Internet:

THE BAND - CD UNIVERSE

Borden’s 1857 – Borden Associated Companies – Waverly Place – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Waverly Place, Clinton Hill - Brooklyn © Vincenzo Aiosa

From the upcoming book Fading Ads of NYC by Frank Jump - History Press © Frank H. Jump

Waverly Place, Clinton Hill - Brooklyn © Vincenzo Aiosa

Union Electric Products Corp – Admiral Wire & Cable Corp – Washington Avenue – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

© Frank H. Jump

These two businesses were incorporated in the early 70s by the Hoffenberg Brothers (Steven & Martin). Union Electric is still an active corporation while Admiral Wire & Cable dissolved in the early 80s.

Interested in researching a NYS Corporation, search the NYS Division of Corporations Database.

Real Estate & Insurance – Grand Avenue – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn 2004

© Frank H. Jump

Lucky’s Hideaway – Myrtle Avenue – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

© Frank H. Jump

Other Lucky’s postings:

Myrtle Avenue Ad & Car Wash Whitewash – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Clinton Hill Ad
© Frank H. Jump

Lucky's Hideaway – Myrtle Avenue – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn 2005

Lucky's Hideaway

Lucky's Hideaway
© Frank H. Jump

This was across the street from where we had the Fading Ad Gallery for a brief time on Myrtle and Bedford. They removed the awning and exposed this storefront lounge. I believe it is a kosher butcher now.

Ess & Ess Mfg. Co. – 95 Grand Avenue – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn February 2005

Ess & Ess Co - Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Ess & Ess Co - Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
© Frank H. Jump

I found this entry on Ebay for a Gretsch guitar case:

This is a Gretsch guitar case from the 50’s -early 60’s. It for a flat top guitar. The badge inside reads, “Ess & Ess Mfg. Co., Quality Cases, Brooklyn, N.Y.”.

Ess & Ess Co - Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Ebay