Brooklyn Historical Society

(718) 222-4111

128 Pierrepont St
Brooklyn, NY 11201 40.6949 -73.9924

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Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights

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Overview – Since 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society has been relating the tale of the surrounding culturally diverse neighborhoods through exhibits loaded with fun facts-- like Flatbush Avenue's previous incarnation as a Lenape Indian trail and the old Schaefer plant's policy of allowing workers to drink unlimited beer while on the job. Colorful paintings, intricate maps and vivid photoraphs are often placed low on the walls to make the borough's history easily accessible to its smaller inhabitants. – – Features and Attractions – Who knew that Coney Island got its…

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