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BklynGirl β€” Nick and Vito's Shoe Repair

Published: 2012-10-19 15:39:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 886; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 22
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Description This is a photo from the 1920's, taken in my grandfather Nicola's shoe repair shop in Brooklyn, New York. My great uncle Vito is the one in front of the cash register. Notice the tin ceiling and the art deco style light. My favorite part of the photo is the little birdcage hanging near the sign that says "Positively No Trust". The door led to a tiny kitchen where they used to cook their lunch everyday. I lived on the top floor of the building that the shop was in.
My grandfather used to call me "Mariuch", an affectionate nick name. I found this great song on youtube, hope you enjoy it!
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This photo is entered in the group Photo Submit's Vintage Photo contest [link]
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Comments: 56

BklynGirl In reply to ??? [2012-12-19 03:02:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Marco!!! I have such wonderful memories of that
shop and my grandfather!

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cencino In reply to BklynGirl [2012-12-22 13:42:39 +0000 UTC]

It's a real precious memories
Passion and love for the family & works!

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BklynGirl In reply to cencino [2012-12-22 14:41:46 +0000 UTC]

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HarisDrako [2012-11-23 21:51:25 +0000 UTC]

!!!

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Hermetic-Wings [2012-11-04 12:22:47 +0000 UTC]

Mariuch, what a lovely melody it has

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BklynGirl In reply to Hermetic-Wings [2012-11-04 22:07:21 +0000 UTC]

You listened to it! Mariuch Make-a the Hootchie-ma-kooch! I'm glad we did not have
to use google translator for that one, lol.

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Hermetic-Wings In reply to BklynGirl [2012-11-12 13:46:51 +0000 UTC]

Yes, otherwise Δ± had no chance to getr the good idea... And "Mariouch" as a word is very good to hear when you pronuonce it by itself also

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BklynGirl In reply to Hermetic-Wings [2012-11-13 14:35:27 +0000 UTC]

From Mariuch to Ayhan:

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Hermetic-Wings In reply to BklynGirl [2012-11-14 12:15:31 +0000 UTC]

to the kindest lady in Florida

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wingsofdragons [2012-10-29 20:55:54 +0000 UTC]

WE used to have shoe repair shops all over the Bronx not anymore ..use them and throw them
it seems....is the style...
thanks for the memories.

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BklynGirl In reply to wingsofdragons [2012-10-29 21:49:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the nice comment,Lois! It's a shame how things are
now. I wish I could find someone to fix my boots for me! I guess we
will just have to enjoy our memories!

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wingsofdragons In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-29 22:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Yes so very true..........
we will make our memories

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offbeat-art-dog [2012-10-26 20:43:25 +0000 UTC]

I vaguely remember similar stores in Wildwood, NJ...when I was a child

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BklynGirl In reply to offbeat-art-dog [2012-10-26 21:00:49 +0000 UTC]

When I was a kid, every neighborhood had one or two of
these shoe repair shops. You can't find one now.

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offbeat-art-dog In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-27 00:49:59 +0000 UTC]

no....I don't think that they even repair shoes anymore...lol.

I was a little vague before....I really meant that I used to see little...I guess that they would be called grocery stores....that resembled the shop in your photo...I knew that your photo was a shoe repair shop....it just looked similar.

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KDMB [2012-10-23 21:18:41 +0000 UTC]

love this, and the story,thanks for sharing!!

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BklynGirl In reply to KDMB [2012-10-23 21:35:38 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you liked it Kim!

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Deb-e-ann [2012-10-22 14:24:53 +0000 UTC]

I love true nostalgia like this. They don't put so much into the architecure of buildings nowadays and you would never get an electric till to look like that one.
I bet the smell of the leather was wonderful to experience each day. There is a lot to be said for today's technology but in some ways maybe the 'Olden Days' were better

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BklynGirl In reply to Deb-e-ann [2012-10-22 22:45:32 +0000 UTC]

How nice of you to comment! I agree wholeheartedly with you...hardly a day goes by
that I don't wish there were no cell phones, etc. Things just seemed calmer in the
olden days. (one of my favorite phrases). I'm so happy you enjoyed the photo!

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Deb-e-ann In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-23 08:54:44 +0000 UTC]

They were harder but yes I think a lot calmer

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HMissXX [2012-10-21 16:51:42 +0000 UTC]

Those old photos, my Mariuch...

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BklynGirl In reply to HMissXX [2012-10-21 17:28:14 +0000 UTC]

They are wonderful, no?

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HMissXX In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-21 17:51:22 +0000 UTC]

They're just GREAT!!!

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lostknightkg [2012-10-20 11:49:45 +0000 UTC]

Pretty cool

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BklynGirl In reply to lostknightkg [2012-10-20 15:36:14 +0000 UTC]

I love these old photos! Thanks, Kris!

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lostknightkg In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-21 22:18:17 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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taterrtot [2012-10-20 01:19:51 +0000 UTC]

wow that's an old photo

Good luck in the contest

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BklynGirl In reply to taterrtot [2012-10-20 01:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it is and I love it! "The olden days"! Thanks so much!

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Mayeaux [2012-10-19 19:25:26 +0000 UTC]

Very nice song!

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BklynGirl In reply to Mayeaux [2012-10-20 01:18:26 +0000 UTC]

These old songs were really something!

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Mayeaux In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-20 07:08:00 +0000 UTC]

Yes, indeed!

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vfrrich [2012-10-19 18:18:40 +0000 UTC]

Pretty Vintage photo Maria,good luck for the contest....

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BklynGirl In reply to vfrrich [2012-10-19 18:25:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Richard! This is a favorite photo of mine!

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vfrrich In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-19 18:28:13 +0000 UTC]

The next time i go to NY,have to see Brooklyn....

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peter49ers [2012-10-19 17:50:42 +0000 UTC]

I like very much Mariuch

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BklynGirl In reply to peter49ers [2012-10-19 18:14:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Piero!

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peter49ers In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-19 18:30:56 +0000 UTC]

.......

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Barnum60 [2012-10-19 16:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Foto straordinaria, mia carissima Mariuch!!! Ma di che zona dell'Italia erano originari i tuoi nonni, perchè anche nel nostro dialetto maria si dice Mariuch!!!

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BklynGirl In reply to Barnum60 [2012-10-19 16:22:21 +0000 UTC]

Mio nonno era calabrese, e mia nonna era di Napoli. Questi sono i miei genitori, padri. Parte di mia madre è tutta siciliana. Una combinazione, no? LOL. Sono così felice che ti piace la foto!
Spero che tu abbia un fine settimana meraviglioso!

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Barnum60 In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-19 19:04:46 +0000 UTC]

E allora siamo prorpio vicini, cara Maria...io sono pugliese!!

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BklynGirl In reply to Barnum60 [2012-10-20 01:23:21 +0000 UTC]

Mi piacerebbe venire in Puglia e vedere lo stile "trulli" di case! Un giorno...

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Barnum60 In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-20 10:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Ti aspettiamo, carissima Maria, così facciamo una bella gita ad Alberobello, la città dei trulli!!!

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Trippy4U [2012-10-19 15:58:18 +0000 UTC]

A handsome man...wonderful time capsule glimpse into a different time and place. Very nice Maria

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BklynGirl In reply to Trippy4U [2012-10-19 16:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Richard! I love these old photos, I have tons of them. That cash register is something, no? They don't make 'em like that anymore...

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Trippy4U In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-19 16:28:20 +0000 UTC]

The whole place is something else...including the men...they don't make them like that anymore either...except for me

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BklynGirl In reply to Trippy4U [2012-10-19 16:36:33 +0000 UTC]

LOL True that!!! FYI, the shop was on 40th Street and 5th Avenue, in Sunset Park. I lived one block from the park. St. Michael's Catholic School...great neighborhood, and great memories.

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Trippy4U In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-19 16:41:20 +0000 UTC]

Ahh...I know the neighborhood. A few biker clubs in the area now...down on third.

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BklynGirl In reply to Trippy4U [2012-10-19 16:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Still a strong neighborhood.

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Trippy4U In reply to BklynGirl [2012-10-19 16:59:30 +0000 UTC]

Yeah the bikers made it stronger no doubt

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Juno-Janus [2012-10-19 15:45:57 +0000 UTC]

Very nice Maria dear & great memories indeed lovely "Mariuch" .... this family address still exists in New York? Thx for sharing with us and the art deco style is one of my favorite ... I like all details my girl and the frame is superb with your name

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