Comments on: The China Mansion at 167 Sands Street http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/ Notes from the DUMBO, Brooklyn NY neighborhood Tue, 22 May 2012 20:46:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dumbo NYC, Brooklyn » Archive » Dumbo Then and Now: Brooklyn Bridge in 1903 (DumboNYC.com) http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-111731 Dumbo NYC, Brooklyn » Archive » Dumbo Then and Now: Brooklyn Bridge in 1903 (DumboNYC.com) Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:02:20 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-111731 [...] Washington Street that says “Robert Gair: If it’s made of paper we have it”), the 167 Sands Street building, which was completed in 1902, the Tobacco Warehouse, and the two and three story wood frame [...] [...] Washington Street that says “Robert Gair: If it’s made of paper we have it”), the 167 Sands Street building, which was completed in 1902, the Tobacco Warehouse, and the two and three story wood frame [...]

]]> By: Rcar37 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-48792 Rcar37 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:16:00 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-48792 My wife and I met at the Navy Y. 1957..Still married.. What happened to Mr Fowler? He was the Manager then. My wife and I met at the Navy Y. 1957..Still married.. What happened to Mr Fowler? He was the Manager then.

]]> By: rell70 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-48661 rell70 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:51:00 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-48661 Saw this: http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/a-filipino-restaurant-in-brooklyn-in-1938/ Saw this: http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/a-filipino-restaurant-in-brooklyn-in-1938/

]]> By: Joan Harper http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-48607 Joan Harper Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:45:00 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-48607 Hi Phix7 I was not aware of the philipino restaurant on Sands St. After the dances at the "Y" we would catch the bus on the corner and go to a place Called Dardenellas on Flatbush Ave. Actually it wasn't really that far, and we could have walked there. It was a small place that had a small 4 piece combo band. It didn't do much business so they were always happy to see us every night. It was a nice quiet clean place. Many good memories of it. My passion was dancing too. I danced with many Philipino sailors at the "Y". I remember them as excellant dancers. One of them taught me a step called the Sugar Foot. Don't remember it now. Another taught me to Tango. I was good at dancing the Mambo, Cha cha, rumba and the lindy. I lived to dance. When I moved down South it all ended. This was the Bible belt. Dancing was considered a sin along with anything else that was fun. It's still considered a sin but it goes on in bars anyway. I haven't looked at this site in months. I just happened to think about it today. I still miss N.Y. If I could do it over I would never leave. I hate the South. I wish I could have been more help with more information. All I did was go to work during the day and dance all night. I have no regrets about the good times I had and the people I met. Hi Phix7 I was not aware of the philipino restaurant on Sands St. After the dances at the “Y” we would catch the bus on the corner and go to a place Called Dardenellas on Flatbush Ave. Actually it wasn’t really that far, and we could have walked there. It was a small place that had a small 4 piece combo band. It didn’t do much business so they were always happy to see us every night. It was a nice quiet clean place. Many good memories of it. My passion was dancing too. I danced with many Philipino sailors at the “Y”. I remember them as excellant dancers. One of them taught me a step called the Sugar Foot. Don’t remember it now. Another taught me to Tango. I was good at dancing the Mambo, Cha cha, rumba and the lindy. I lived to dance. When I moved down South it all ended. This was the Bible belt. Dancing was considered a sin along with anything else that was fun. It’s still considered a sin but it goes on in bars anyway. I haven’t looked at this site in months. I just happened to think about it today. I still miss N.Y. If I could do it over I would never leave. I hate the South. I wish I could have been more help with more information. All I did was go to work during the day and dance all night. I have no regrets about the good times I had and the people I met.

]]> By: Phix7 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-47827 Phix7 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:26:29 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-47827 I am a Filipino sailors also but I am now researching the Filipino experience in Brooklyn Navy Yard. I know that there was an enslavement of Filipino Navy and merchant sailor in this vicinity. I remember the Filipino restaurant at 47 Sands Street. Can you share any of your observation at that time? We also frequented the USO dances around NYC. Dancing was our passion.. ;-) I am a Filipino sailors also but I am now researching the Filipino experience in Brooklyn Navy Yard. I know that there was an enslavement of Filipino Navy and merchant sailor in this vicinity. I remember the Filipino restaurant at 47 Sands Street. Can you share any of your observation at that time? We also frequented the USO dances around NYC. Dancing was our passion.. ;-)

]]> By: Joan Liga Harper http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-47396 Joan Liga Harper Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:23:35 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-47396 In 1959,60,61, and 62 I was a hostess at the "Y". It was the GSO, Girls Service Organization, similar to the USO. We held dances for the service men, beach parties in the summer and would you believe a hay ride on a big truck through NYC and on to a ferry to Staten Island. We had to stop many times for those of us who smoked. We weren't allowed to smoke on the back of the truck because of the hay. Those were the best years of my life. My only regret was marrying a sailor from Louisiana and leaving NY. I hate the boondocks, even after 48 years. In 1959,60,61, and 62 I was a hostess at the “Y”. It was the GSO, Girls Service Organization, similar to the USO. We held dances for the service men, beach parties in the summer and would you believe a hay ride on a big truck through NYC and on to a ferry to Staten Island. We had to stop many times for those of us who smoked. We weren't allowed to smoke on the back of the truck because of the hay. Those were the best years of my life. My only regret was marrying a sailor from Louisiana and leaving NY. I hate the boondocks, even after 48 years.

]]> By: Joan Liga Harper http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-45327 Joan Liga Harper Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:23:35 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-45327 In 1959,60,61, and 62 I was a hostess at the "Y". It was the GSO, Girls Service Organization, similar to the USO. We held dances for the service men, beach parties in the summer and would you believe a hay ride on a big truck through NYC and on to a ferry to Staten Island. We had to stop many times for those of us who smoked. We weren't allowed to smoke on the back of the truck because of the hay. Those were the best years of my life. My only regret was marrying a sailor from Louisiana and leaving NY. I hate the boondocks, even after 48 years. In 1959,60,61, and 62 I was a hostess at the “Y”. It was the GSO, Girls Service Organization, similar to the USO. We held dances for the service men, beach parties in the summer and would you believe a hay ride on a big truck through NYC and on to a ferry to Staten Island. We had to stop many times for those of us who smoked. We weren't allowed to smoke on the back of the truck because of the hay. Those were the best years of my life. My only regret was marrying a sailor from Louisiana and leaving NY. I hate the boondocks, even after 48 years.

]]> By: Mr. Dumbo To You http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37370 Mr. Dumbo To You Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:47:54 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37370 Things about Dumbo - True or False? Grimaldi's Pizza Is Worth Waiting For. - False Smokey and Crackey Lovers Suck - True Parking in Dumbo Sucks. - False (Better than BH) Best Side Of The Brooklyn Bridge Is Dumbo.-True Dumboites Are Friendly. - True Dumboites Love Mike Huckaby! - Hell No. Rize Is A Great Place To Eat! - Think not. Best Sandwich Value Is Peas & Pickles $4.00 Turkey Sandwich Unless Your Tipping Your Outdoor Hosts.- - True. Things about Dumbo – True or False?

Grimaldi’s Pizza Is Worth Waiting For. – False
Smokey and Crackey Lovers Suck – True
Parking in Dumbo Sucks. – False (Better than BH)
Best Side Of The Brooklyn Bridge Is Dumbo.-True
Dumboites Are Friendly. – True
Dumboites Love Mike Huckaby! – Hell No.
Rize Is A Great Place To Eat! – Think not.
Best Sandwich Value Is Peas & Pickles $4.00 Turkey Sandwich Unless Your Tipping Your Outdoor Hosts.- – True.

]]> By: Mr. Dumbo To You http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37369 Mr. Dumbo To You Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:57:12 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37369 I saw a woman give Crackey a big New Years Hug along with a couple of bucks. This proves my theory...People who love Smokey and Cracky have cooties. I saw a woman give Crackey a big New Years Hug along with a couple of bucks. This proves my theory…People who love Smokey and Cracky have cooties.

]]> By: bumbo http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37363 bumbo Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:00:03 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37363 I'm seriously ready to kick Smokey and Cracky in the ass with all the force I can muster. And I'm going to yell "God Bless You Anyway!" as they sail into the air. I’m seriously ready to kick Smokey and Cracky in the ass with all the force I can muster. And I’m going to yell “God Bless You Anyway!” as they sail into the air.

]]> By: Me http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37358 Me Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:34:31 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37358 Thanks for all ur research re: building smells, exposed wires, and uhh... MUGGINGS!! I was seriously considering buying here. Last thing I need is my 10lb dog wrestling a waterbug... and losing. Lastly, this spam thing is ridiculous, I have added these numbers numerous times and still my comment wont go through. 9 plus 2 is 11 isn't it? Thanks for all ur research re: building smells, exposed wires, and uhh… MUGGINGS!! I was seriously considering buying here. Last thing I need is my 10lb dog wrestling a waterbug… and losing. Lastly, this spam thing is ridiculous, I have added these numbers numerous times and still my comment wont go through. 9 plus 2 is 11 isn’t it?

]]> By: Jess http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37356 Jess Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:38:51 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37356 Saw listings on StreetEasy. A certain brokerage firm is still stealing Dumbonyc's photos. http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/building/167-sands-street-brooklyn Saw listings on StreetEasy. A certain brokerage firm is still stealing Dumbonyc’s photos.

http://www.streeteasy.com/nyc/building/167-sands-street-brooklyn

]]> By: Pete http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37341 Pete Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:32:50 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37341 When I walked by the two earlier, they were arguing and that's almost exactly what I heard! When I walked by the two earlier, they were arguing and that’s almost exactly what I heard!

]]> By: Smokey http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37340 Smokey Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:24:41 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37340 Get off my back woman. My sh*t ain't none of your business. Get off my back woman. My sh*t ain’t none of your business.

]]> By: Crackey http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/comment-page-1/#comment-37339 Crackey Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:23:03 +0000 http://dumbonyc.com/2007/08/28/china-mansion-167-sands/#comment-37339 Smokey what you doin' here? Get back to P&P and earn some money. Smokey what you doin’ here? Get back to P&P and earn some money.

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