Greenpoint, a neighborhood that borders williamsburg, is a haven for artists and polish immigrants. It eventually became a center for the five black arts. Women staffers at word bookstore in greenpoint drew up a list for the brooklyn eagle of five thoughtprovoking books written by immensely. Southwick and pelsue, 1810, by daniel horsmanden page images at loc. Ny state forts ny military museum and veterans research center. The definitive history of jews in new york and how they transformed the cityjewish new york reveals the multifaceted world of one of the citys most important ethnic and religious groups. The king of greenpoint peter mcguinness north brooklyn history series book 2. The new york city photograph collection began in the 1920s, not long after the opening of the new central library at fifth avenue and 42nd street. This is a most marvelous book about a very interesting town. Brooklyn was an independent city until its consolidation with new york city in 1898, and continues to maintain a distinct culture, independent art scene, and unique architectural heritage. In 1890, the last census before it was annexed, brooklyn ranked as the fourth largest city in the united states. Click on the date links to see nyc land atlases and maps. The goal was to document the changing face of new york city, with a particular emphasis on new building construction, and on the structures torn down and replaced.
Just some of my favorite books about the people, places and events of new york city. The release of this new feature coincides with the first. Saint anns school, considered one of new yorks most prestigious private schools, and well known for its lack of formal grading, is founded in brooklyn heights. The photographs that we are going to display and explore are going to range in content and. During his administration, he introduced a system of retrenchment, which actually kept the expenditures of that city within its income. Over 40 greeters happily gathered at one centre street for a speech by ron schweiger, brooklyn borough historian. To get a sense of whats essential reading for the new york history neophyte, we asked 11 historians and authors to tell us their favorite books.
Greenpoint was home to oil refineries, shipbuilding, and heavy manufacturing. Podcast the history of the brooklyn neighborhood of greenpoint and the oft polluted newtown creek. Next time youre walking around brooklyn, youll have a better understanding of street names and how the city was shaped. Though park slope was settled relatively recently, the geography has a long history, going back to the revolutionary war that you can read about at the south brooklyn network. The product of three years of research and a years effort writing, the book is a lucid readable text and greenpoints forgotten past is the first book on local history in a hundred years.
Brooklyn historical society makes the vibrant history of brooklyn tangible, meaningful, and relevant today. New york times urban affairs correspondent sam roberts has assembled a kaleidoscopic array of possibilities in a new book, a history of new york in 101 objects. But we are still here to provide books and connection for our community. Film adaptations of brooklyn, the martian, the revenant and room are among the. Though new yorkers live by the sea, they take vacations to go somewhere else to be by the sea. Greenpoint brooklyns forgotten past kindle edition by cobb, geoffrey.
The most comprehensive history of new york city is probably kenneth t. Before we begin this journey through the history of kings. Brooklyns historic greenpoint documents this memorable north side neighborhood with 248 pages filled with blackandwhite photographs, maps, and etchings. From the beginning to today, the minute details held my interest.
C designed for democracy published by the history press in may 2014. Jul 24, 2014 brooklyns evolution from small town to big city to borough. Brooklyn and new york city history brooklyn public library. Nov 23, 2016 when we started our orthodontic clinic in park slope, we instantly fell in love with brooklyn. While our sites are closed, we invite you to take advantage of our many virtual offerings. The american museum of natural history, the dakota. A history of new york city to 1898 to european explorers, it was eden, a paradise of waisthigh grasses, towering stands of walnut, maple, chestnut, and oak, and forests that teemed with bears, wolves, raccoons, beavers, otters, and foxes. Historical greenpoint archives greenpointersgreenpointers. Brooklyn general directory for the year ending may 1st, 1901 family history library brooklyn, ny 1796, 1802, 1811 city directories allen county public library brooklyn, ny 18221826, 18291861 city directories allen county public library brooklyn, ny 18611934 city directories allen county public. The essential 25 new york city history books for your book. Flatbush town hall was designated a new york city landmark. After reading greenpoint brooklyns forgotten past, i feel like i lived through every single era. Feb 01, 2017 the new brooklyn what it takes to bring a city back by kay s.
Dive into the boroughs rich history with this piece on brooklyn facts that will blow your mind, on the nu hotel blog. So naturally, theres plenty of great literature that takes place around these parts. Featuring objects from the newyork historical society collection, this exhibition assembles some of robertss choices, which together constitute a unique history of new york. Everybody is interested in the beginning of things. Ranging from family photographs to images of street life to official municipal photographs, these collections capture a broader range of borough history. A locus for community meetings, book discussions, workshops, and literary readings, freebird is available for rental or. Nyc land atlases bronx, brooklyn, manhattan, queens, staten island. Apr 22, 2014 over 40 greeters happily gathered at one centre street for a speech by ron schweiger, brooklyn borough historian. The king of greenpoint peter mcguinness north brooklyn history series book 2 kindle edition by cobb, geoffrey. The book portrays mcguinness rise from stevedore in a lumber.
Jackson and a cast of thousandss the encyclopedia of new york city. We have been to greenport, new york several times and are amazed at how much history is there. We wanted to learn more about our favorite borough, so we did some research at fresh orthodontics to uncover fun facts ranging from tidbits about brooklyn history to surprising revelations. Although born in greenwich street, new york city, in 1847, the son of a physician, he married his wife here, miss cora bailey, a daughter of george bailey, who resided on milton street for many years. The new utrecht reformed church received landmark status. However, it is, as the title says, an encyclopedia, not a narrative book, and, like most encyclopedias. Brooklyn on line brooklyn, new york history greenpoint. The essential 25 new york city history books for your book shelf. Manhattan avenue, like the rest of new york city, has seen a lot of changes since 1940, and here weve compiled a before and after series of the northern stretch of the avenue past greenpoint avenue using the 1940s nyc tax photo archives.
Alison fortier lived with her family at 15 west 72nd street next to the famous dakota apartments. Best bookstores in new york independent bookstores. The rise of brooklyn, whats wrong and whats right the. Many have called him the last tammany hall style ward boss in the history of new york city. An illustrated history critical perspectives on the p snydergrenier, ellen on. Newpages guide to indie bookstores in new york the best list of independent new york bookstores. Historical brooklyn photographs brooklyn public library. The brooklyn collection also houses smaller photography collections by commercial and amateur photographers. Feb 29, 2016 alison fortier lived with her family at 15 west 72nd street next to the famous dakota apartments. May 05, 2015 posts about brooklyn ny history written by bravuramedia. Mixing fictional imagination with real historical characters and actual events, the book tells the tales of many of the people who shaped local history. Newyork historical society a brief history of new york. An illustrated tour of the brooklyn neighborhood, where condos and banks intermingle with longstanding polish markets and restaurants. Its such a vibrant, exciting place to live and work.
The result is two books published last year african americans of western long island and african americans of eastern long island part of a series on blacks in america from arcadia. Five books you should read for womens history month. Much history went into making brooklyn the place it is today. Aug 04, 2014 so naturally, theres plenty of great literature that takes place around these parts. We have sections on cooking, historical events, nautical history, poetry, and the classics. The present neighborhood of park slope is built on land that was owned by railroad owner and land speculator edwin c. History of the town of cumberland 1 history of the town of cumberland. An illustrated history critical perspectives on the p. This comprehensive series provides a wellresearched overview of the empire state, including its geography, history, and industries.
Settled by northern europeans, greenpoint developed in the early and mid1800s. Brooklyns evolution from small town to big city to borough. New york history new york history tables of contents 1984 2001, journal published by new york state historical association. From the early shipbuilding days, where the uss monitor was constructed, through the battle over the industrial damage to newtown creek, all the schools, churches, theatres, and institutions which contribute to the history of this brooklyn neighborhood are covered. The new brooklyn what it takes to bring a city back by kay s. A history lovers guide to new york city by alison fortier. The 25 best books about new york city history brick underground. But if you want to know about the real history of the borough, like back to the days when brooklyn was called breukelen, heres a rundown on brooklyns history. An informal history of the underworld by herbert asbury easily one of the most fascinating, if ugliest, times of new york city history, the mid19th century was full of shocking violence, nativist sentiment, corrupt politicians, and truly colorful characters.
Ron schweiger brooklyn borough historian big apple greeter. The 100 books every new yorker should read brooklyn magazine. The following collections have been digitized and can be viewed online. In todays post we are going to travel through time and examine various historical photographs of brooklyn new york. The majority of these books were transcribed from a collection held by pam reisch. We look at the majestic oak towering to the sky, its widespreading branches the home of the feathered songsters of the air, its grateful shade a boon to the weary traveler, and in imagination we go back to the tiny acorn from which the giant oak developed. Page 266 murphy was, soon after, appointed attorney and counsel to the corporation of his native city, and, consequently, became familiar with the nature and operation of municipal corporations generally. But you dont have to take my word for it the love affairs of nathaniel p. Natural history magazine of science, nature, and culture published by the american museum of natural history. Geoffrey cobb is a brooklyn high school history teacher and writer of the blog.
How is it that people living in the worlds greatest port, a city with no neighborhood that is far from a waterfront, a city whose location was chosen because of the sea, where the great cargo ships and tankers, mighty little tugs. Comprising a history of the city of new york, a description of its present condition, and an estimate of its future increase, new york, g. Podcast the history of the brooklyn neighborhood of greenpoint and the oftpolluted newtown creek. What are the best books about the history of new york. First edition new york is a state that is defined not only by its uniquely beautiful landscape, but by its rich and diverse people and its fascinating history. The best new york city novels by neighborhood the new york. Litchfield and sold block by block to developers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The brooklyn collection is bpls local history division and archive.
Ny state forts ny military museum and veterans research. Alison is the author of a history lovers guide to washington, d. The new york public library is introducing a new research tool to help track down past city residents through old telephone directories. May 14, 2016 an illustrated tour of the brooklyn neighborhood, where condos and banks intermingle with longstanding polish markets and restaurants. Reading the history of the place you live and learning what proceeded you has always been interesting. Greenlight bookstore an independent bookstore in the. And so theres no better place to turn than to its books. Photographic views of new york city, 1870s1970s, from. Brooklyn has a long history of producing, housing and inspiring great authors and literary works. Gallery awa 61 greenpoint avenue ny, 11222 united states map.
Greenlight bookstore is closed to the public until further notice. Next time youre walking around brooklyn, youll have a better. Freebird features an eclectic mix of books with a new emphasis on new york history and culture. A bit about the history, geography, and some landmark buildings of park slope in the wpa guide to new york city. Julia wertz offers an illustrated tour of some historical sites in greenpoint, brooklyn.
Ron knows more about brooklyn than anyone else on the planet. All represented here bring valuable insight into the history of nyc and most are. Blakelock was a strikingly handsome woman of the light blonde. Brooklyn, ny history neighborhoods classifieds historic. Including the old town and village of brooklyn, the town of bushwick, and the village and city of williamsburgh, volume 2 volume 2 of a history of the city of brooklyn, henry reed stiles. All represented here bring valuable insight into the history of nyc and most are accessible to read via your local book store or library. Did you know there was a synagogue where ctown now stands. Of the many odd things about new yorkers, there is this. Burtons bookstore is a quaint and cozy bookstore located in the heart of greenport, new york. Were happy to show you around and help you find the perfect book. The site has news of the current issue, and past highlights. The newyork conspiracy, or, a history of the negro plot, with the journal of the proceedings against the conspirators at newyork in the years 17412 second edition. The new york history and genealogy book archive was begun by debbie axtman in conjunction with the new york roots new york history and genealogy project to transcribe historic books related to new york state.
Although brooklyn has been a borough of new york city for more than a century, it had a long and illustrious history as an independent city until that time. What are the best books on the history of new york. A new history celebrates brooklyns heights, and depths the. New nypl feature allows access to 1940 nyc telephone books. Book launch the rise and fall of the sugar king by geoffrey.
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