POTW: Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat …

Deborah

Mailman with large leather bag mops his forehead on a hot day.
Brother, it's hot! NEIG_2302 1949. Brooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History

Mailman Anthony D'Angelo of Brooklyn soldiers on to deliver his letters in sweltering temps. We urge everyone to stay safe and comfortable during the summer heat. Some Brooklyn Public libraries serve as cooling centers, as well as many other local sites and businesses. To find them look at the NYC Cool Options page.

Interested in seeing more images from CBH’s collections? Visit ouronline image gallery, which includes a selection of our items, or thedigital collections portalat Brooklyn Public Library. We welcome appointments to research our entire collection of images, archives, maps, and special collections. Our reference staff is available to help with your research! You can reach us atcbhreference@bklynlibrary.org

 

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