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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).
This is a list of neighborhoods in Brooklyn, one of the five boroughs of New York City, United States.
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.
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.
Feb 7, 2014 · New York's first suburb was named for the ridge it's perched upon over the East River. It was known as "Brooklyn Village" for years before the name "Brooklyn Heights" stuck as the borough grew.
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Jun 9, 2017 · Brooklyn might be, aside from Manhattan, one of the most quintessential NYC locations. Even if you’ve never stepped foot in the 5 boroughs, you know about Brooklyn (probably from T.V.). Parents even name their kids after the place for cryin’ out loud. But does anyone know why we even call it Brooklyn?
