Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

1843

Turdus migratorius

mthew

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5 responses to “1843”

  1. Ruth Edebohls

    George Browne mausoleum designed by Richard Upjohn! I noticed the nest when I gave a tour in Green-Wood last Saturday. One of the first mausoleums built in Green-Wood. The bird has good taste!

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    1. mthew

      I didn’t know any of this, although that date sure suggested its earliness. Thank you for the info, Ruth!

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      1. Ruth Edebohls

        This mausoleum is featured in Nehemiah Cleaveland’s 1847 book “Green-Wood” illustrated. It was a stop on the tour of Green-Wood way back then. There is an engraving of the mausoleum in the book. Geo. Browne was the proprietor of an Oyster House.

  2. Carol

    Ruth, a link to your tours of Green-Wood, please?

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