The Stray Cats of Harrison Alley, Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, NY

Harrison Alley

Here in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, NY, there lies a street that is gated and chained from the public. Nestled among the old Naval Commanders Mansion on Little Street, lies Harrison Alley.  Dating back to the 19th century, when Irish immigrants settled down here, small row houses stood above cobble-stone streets, where they hoped to start a new life and raise a family. During the 1960's, two brothers who once lived in the private residence still shows its vintage car ( see picture below ) and other mechanical equipment which is now home to several stray cats. There are 2 woman, who feed these cats several times a day, as well as the cats at the Buddhist Temple just a few blocks away.

When I walk Maisy to the Naval Mansion, she is determined to find one of these disease ridden felines, but I always ask her, " Maisy, once you catch one of these cats, what are you gonna do with it? " Of course, I do not want her to get scratched, plus she may be allergic. The area surrounding Harrison Alley has so much potential, either to build new Brownstones, small cafe's or maybe just a new Garden. There is also a lot of junk in there, but then again, they may be antiques in there too. For example, the large black Cadillac or other merchandising equipment used back in the day. I wish I knew the real history behind Harrison Alley, but as for now, enjoy the mystery behind it all and enjoy the pictures.

Harrison Alley & Evans Street, Vinegar Hill

Opposite of Harrison Alley, the Cherry Blossoms a Bloom'n.

It reads, "Closed Circuit Television........"

To your left is Harrison Alley, their mailbox, plus this blue piece of modern art?

Here is the black Cadillac that has been parked here for quite some time, as you can see from the trees that have grown in the back of its rear bumper.

And lastly, one of the stray cats, you can see brown fur growing from his/her side. I have never seen anything like this before. Maybe a vet should stop by and make a diagnosis of this abnormal feline.

Thanks for reading.