Popular stories on Brownstoner this week include tales of political pioneer Bertram L. Baker, co-ops on the market, and more Brooklyn news.

The Crown Heights manse on the market at 1094 Park Place. Photo via Brooklyn Blocks Real Estate
A Crown Heights Manse and More to See, Starting at $1.325 Million
Our picks for Brooklyn open houses to check out last weekend were found in Bed Stuy, Bay Ridge, Crown Heights, and Midwood. They range in price from $1.325 million to $3.995 million.
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Brownstones on Jefferson Avenue. Photo by Susan De Vries
If This House Could Talk: Life on Jefferson Avenue
The grandson of political pioneer Bertram L. Baker recounts how growing up on Jefferson Avenue in the mid 20th century shaped who he is today.
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Photo via Compass
Windsor Terrace Two-Bedroom With Prospect Park Views Asks $1.15 Million
For lovers of Prospect Park, this Windsor Terrace co-op has some tree-filled views and is located across the street from the iconic park. The two-bedroom apartment is on the second floor of 185 Prospect Park Southwest, a 1960s era building. The unit still has a few details from the period as well as a generous amount of closet space and a private terrace from which to enjoy a glimpse of the greenery.
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Photo via Douglas Elliman
Bay Ridge Studio With Foyer, Four Closets Asks $269K
This Bay Ridge studio is compact, but it does have the bonus of a roomy foyer, four closets, and a price under $300,000. It is on the first floor of 9425 Shore Road, a postwar building across from Shore Park and Parkway.
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Photo by Adam Kane Macchia
The Insider: Soup-to-Nuts Reno, Vibrant Interiors Polish Historic Heights Gem
The makings of a spectacular reclamation were all there: a five-story brick townhouse near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, dripping with detail; a creative client committed to preserving historic elements, with a no-holds-barred approach to vivid color; and a cohesive team of design professionals to make it happen.
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