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 Brooklyn Bridge
Completed in 1870, the Brooklyn Bridge has served New Yorkers for nearly 125 years. Find facts and information about this famed architectural wonder.
Completed in 1870, the Brooklyn Bridge has served New Yorkers for nearly 125 years. Find facts and information about this famed architectural wonder.
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views and, just possibly, a slice of Brooklyn's best pizza.
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views and, just possibly, a slice of Brooklyn's best pizza.
How long is the Brooklyn Bridge?
Find out the length of the Brooklyn Bridge, along with interesting information about its historic construction.
Find out the length of the Brooklyn Bridge, along with interesting information about its historic construction.
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.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Historical Society
Museum and library dedicated to the preservation of Brooklyn history.
Museum and library dedicated to the preservation of Brooklyn history.