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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1964 THE CANARSIE COURIER, BROOKLYN, N.Y. PAGE SEVEN Little Old Canarsie A history of Canarsie and the derivation of its place names. By Pearl Minsky Kaufman Place The street was also known as "Grand Place." It is located from Canarsie Road to East 94th Street. between Avenues and N. On a map dated May 25, 1904 the Grand Realty Company owned this land and the street running through it, "Grand Place." The name was never officially changed from its former name, "Kaufmann." It was suggested by a member of the Street Planning Commission that the reason why the name was never officially changed to "Grand" was that there were two streets already called "Grand" in Brooklyn at that time.

Formerly, this land was owned by Ernst Rost. The name "Kaufmann" was apparently given to this street by Rost. Both of these names appear to be German in origin. Kopt Lane This street is now known as "School Lane." In 1863 land in the area was owned by a P. H.

Kopk. A Peter Kopf, a farmer, is listed in the 1870 Census. It is quite likely that all three of these names were the same despite the spelling differences. Krier Place In 1854 land was owned by a Wendelin Krier in this area. In 1865 a Wynterlyn Krier is listed in the Census.

In 1870 the name 15 spelied Wyndeslin and finally in 1875 it is Wendal Krier, a farmer, from Germany, who is listed. It is apparent that Mr. Krier or the census recorder had some difficulty with the spelling of the name. It was finally Americanizea as is often true with names. Lane to Tyler Davis Formerly known as "Van Houten's Lane" and as "Davis' Lane," this street extended from Remsen Avenue to East 92nd Street, between Flatlands Avenue and Avenue J.

The first notation of a Van Houten as a landowner in this area is dated February 10, 1803. Other purchases in the area were made by the Van Houtens in 1810, 1834, 1836, 1857, 1871 and 1888. In 1845, a Van Houten sold to a Davis on both sides of the lane. Other Davis owned land is noted in the area as well. Van Houten sold land to a Morrison and he sold it to an S.

W. Tyler, who owned the land from 1867-1886. In 1871 Van Houten also sold land to Tyler. In 1865, the Census shows individuals with all of these last names lived in the area. The Davis family lived in Flatlands as early as 1654.

It would appear that when the Van Houtens sold their land, the lane took the name of both families who purchased it. (to be continued) 24-Hr. Towing Service Open 24-Hrs. Daily. PLAID STAMPS given at -CROWNMGM SERVICE STATION, INC.

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Donation: $10.00 per person For Reservations Call: GLenmore 2-3700 Lafayette Club News By Warren Trimble. At the opening of the eighth Friday summer session of Aug. 14, Bro. Pres. Ralph Geradi assigned an Attendance Committee to make a study of the SOcalled "pin members" and active members of the club.

this fall, a full complement of the 35 members will be attained and the classification completed. Brother Geradi is off again to New Hampshire. Could it be this time he might get to a horse race I or two? Bro. Larry said that he may meet him there. Brother Walter took off by jet to Atlanta, Georgia and his business trip will continue to Chicago and return to N.Y.

Brother Joe Silenski just re- I turned from a business trip in the large Vans. During the meeting Brother Chief Chef Augie passed out fancy hors d'euvres for two hours. Thanks accorded to Jack Solomon for his collation and also to Joe Napoli at the past Friday meeting. Both outstanding members were honored by the club singing the Lafayette Songs. Brother Frank Magneco just returned from his vacation and informed us that Al Cimmino is taking another Eastern Coastline trip.

Brother Roshach informed the club by mail from Virginia that he will organize the Lafayette News this fall. P.P. Joe Bove reported that club members attended the eight sessions; the other are on vacation. Brother George is setting ur graphic charts for the coming events of 1964 and 1965. Pledgee Leo DiBiasi will be formally initiated this fall to the hird degree of the club's rituals.

Brother Tom Messana is buildEng a new kitchen cabinet with formica top for Augie. It will be completed the third Friday in September. Brother Augie cooked lasagna for the occasion; next week he will prepare chicken with wine sauce. R. S.

Solomon, V.P., will conduct the 9th summer meeting during Brother Ralph's absence. Joe D'Leo, our ever-present guest, is obtaining a few pointers about our club meetings. Brother A. Don Ameche will bring the inscribed pewter mugs this Friday. Thanks accorded to Brother Siderowitz for his purchase of them from England.

At this time, the Lafayette Club members wish to thank Augie Gaglio on his 25th anniversary as Chief Chef and for his suggestions in maintaining the club's successfulness. To facilitate as many expressions of community opinion as possible, the Canarie Courier asks that contributors limit their reports to no more than 200-250 words. Try to cooperate with us so space may be made available to all organizations in Canarsie. Whatever your hair problem we have the answer at JEM. Our hair styles are the result of experience, patience and pride at JEM.

SALON HAIR BEAUTY STYLIST Call 1346 ROCKAWAY PK'WAY NI 9-9819 Jay Murray Shoes Opens New Branch The Jay Murray Shoe Shop has opened a new branch at 1782 Ralph in the Waldbaum Shopping Center. The new store will be managed Sid Rogers, formerly with the Jay Murray Shoe Shop at 1865 Rockaway Pkwy. The new outlet brings to three the number of stores in the growing chain. The third one is in Franklin Square, L.I. The new Canarsie shoe shop specializes, as does the Rockaway Pkway.

outlet, in Stride Rite shoes for children. Jay Murray has the only authorized franchise in the community for these popular children's shoes. They are known widely as a center for orthopedic shoes and carefully and accurately fill all physicians' prescriptions for these shoes. Said Manager Rogers at the Ralph Ave. store, "We have supplied shoes for the feet of thousands of Canarsiens, young and old.

We know what our shoes can do to maintain foot health. That's why we say that our Stride Rites are shoes that understand children and our orthopedic shoes are a blessing to those who wear them!" The Canarsie Courier, your community newspaper for the past 43 years, is proud to be the ONLY weekly newspaper in an area of well over a million Brooklyn residents to have been accorded the Audit Bureau of Circulation's (ABC's) seal of approval. This means that readers, subscribers and advertisers KNOW they are dealing with a completely accredited newspaper! BARGAINS GALORE! THIS IS IT! EVERYTHING MUST GO! OFF PLEASE PICK UP Our Last Weeks in Business REPAIRS NOW! WILL After Years At VACATE AUGUST 31st CL 7-0711 1401 Rockaway Pkwy. MORRIS TICKE, Jeweler THANK YOU CERTIFIED STOVE DISHWASHER SERVICE Make and Model Repaired Cleaned -Installed Every 8721 FLATLANDS AVE. Brooklyn 36, N.

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