Brooklyn History and Landmarks
Interesting facts and information on Brooklyn's landmarks and historic past.
Brooklyn History - An Overview
Learn more about how the Dutch colony of Breuckelen eventually became one of the most populated areas in the United States. A history of Brooklyn and its landmarks.
Learn more about how the Dutch colony of Breuckelen eventually became one of the most populated areas in the United States. A history of Brooklyn and its landmarks.
The Green-Wood Cemetery
Rolling hills, four ponds, and nearly 500 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds make the historic Green-Wood Cemetery an oasis worth visiting.
Rolling hills, four ponds, and nearly 500 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds make the historic Green-Wood Cemetery an oasis worth visiting.
Lefferts Historic House
Explore over 200 years of history at Lefferts Historic House in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Visitors of all ages can participate in craft activities, play with interactive exhibits, and learn about pre-Colonial history.
Explore over 200 years of history at Lefferts Historic House in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Visitors of all ages can participate in craft activities, play with interactive exhibits, and learn about pre-Colonial history.
The Williamsburgh Savings Bank
At 512 feet, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower is the tallest structure in Brooklyn. Learn more about this historic building.
At 512 feet, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower is the tallest structure in Brooklyn. Learn more about this historic building.
The Manhattan Bridge
Since 1909, the Manhattan Bridge has provided a gateway into Brooklyn from Canal Street in Manhattan. Find out more about this beautiful suspension bridge.
Since 1909, the Manhattan Bridge has provided a gateway into Brooklyn from Canal Street in Manhattan. Find out more about this beautiful suspension bridge.
Brooklyn Trivia Quiz
Think you know Brooklyn? Test your borough smarts with this quiz.
Think you know Brooklyn? Test your borough smarts with this quiz.
Brooklyn Historical Society
Museum and library dedicated to the preservation of Brooklyn history.
Museum and library dedicated to the preservation of Brooklyn history.