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Jul 11, 2020 · Associated-names Weiss, Jennifer Boxid IA1873610 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier urn:oclc:record:191953102 urn:lcp:brooklynbynameho0000bena:lcpdf:5d8aa136-2f0c-4da8-9d91-b937d8db1e15
Brooklyn is one of the most diverse and dynamic boroughs of New York City. Each of its neighborhoods has a unique identity and history, from the trendy hotspot of Williamsburg to the historic streets of Brooklyn Heights.
Jun 14, 2020 · June 14, 2020. I wanted to toss a page together quick and my thoughts turned to southern Brooklyn’s simple street naming scheme.
- GREENPOINT. Greenpoint was once known as the “Garden Spot of Brooklyn,” or “Garden Spot of the World,” a phrase attributed to longtime US Rep. John Rooney, who served for 30 years from 1944-1974.
- WILLIAMSBURG(H) and EAST WILLIAMSBURG. The town of Williamsburgh was founded in 1802 by ferry operator Richard Woodhull, who purchased 13 acres of Charles Titus’ farm along the East River in 1802, and commissioned close friend Colonel Jonathan Williams to survey and lay out the town’s streets.
- BUSHWICK. One of Kings County’s original six towns, Bushwick is a vast area located between Broadway, Flushing Avenue, the Queens line (Ridgewood) and the Brooklyn-Queens cemetery belt.
- HIGHLAND PARK. This neighborhood is located just south of the park it is named for, south of the Jackie Robinson Parkway, north of Highland Boulevard and west of National Cemetery (below).
Ideal for all Brooklynites, newcomers, and visitors, this book includes: *Over 500 entries explaining the colorful history of Brooklyn's most prominent place names. *Over 100 vivid photographs of Brooklyn past and present. *9 easy to follow and up-to-date maps of the neighborhoods.
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City located at the westernmost end of Long Island in the State of New York. Formerly an independent city, the borough is coextensive with Kings County, one of twelve original counties established under British rule in 1683 in the then Province of New York.
Dec 22, 2023 · Map of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Click to see large. Description: This map shows neighborhoods in Brooklyn. You may download, print or use the above map for educational, personal and non-commercial purposes. Attribution is required. For any website, blog, scientific research or e-book, you must place a hyperlink (to this page) with an attribution ...
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