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Old Stone House

Old Stone House During the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, Maryland Continental soldiers under General William Alexander waged a crucial battle at this site. This Dutch farmhouse has been...

Old Stone House During the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, Maryland Continental soldiers under General William Alexander waged a crucial battle at this site. This Dutch farmhouse has...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • old stone house
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • revolutionary war
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • 1776

Certified Wildlife Habitat, J.J. Byrne Playground

CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT FOOD • WATER • COVER • PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG This property is recognized for its commitment to sustainably provide the essential elements of wildlife habitat....

CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT FOOD • WATER • COVER • PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG This property is recognized for its commitment to sustainably provide the essential elements of wildlife habitat....

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • wildlife habitat
  • wildlife
  • park
  • habitat
  • national wil...

The Battle of Brooklyn

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed to the world that thirteen British colonies had joined together to create a new nation: the United States of America. Here in Brooklyn,...

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed to the world that thirteen British colonies had joined together to create a new nation: the United States of America. Here in Brooklyn,...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • old stone house
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • george washington
  • 1776

The Old Stone House

The Old Stone House, also known as the Vechte-Cortelyou House, was built in 1699 along the Cortelyou Road, which skirted a creek of the same name. During the Battle of Brooklyn, on August 27,...

The Old Stone House, also known as the Vechte- Cortelyou House, was built in 1699 along the Cortelyou Road, which skirted a creek of the same name. During the Battle of Brooklyn, on August...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • old stone house
  • historic house trust
  • cortelyou road
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • william alexander
  • lord sterling
  • 1699
  • 1776

Maria Diaco

Living Eternally in the Hearts of Loved Ones MARIA DIACO 1914-2004Submitted by @lampbane

Living Eternally in the Hearts of Loved Ones MARIA DIACO 1914-2004Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • maria diaco
  • 1914
  • 2004

GreenSpace @ President Street

Welcome to Your Community Garden BANG Land Trust GreenSpace @ President Street This community garden is tended by volunteers! Become a member and help with chores, plant perennials, annual flowers...

Welcome to Your Community Garden BANG Land Trust GreenSpace @ President Street This community garden is tended by volunteers! Become a member and help with chores, plant perennials, annual flowers...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • president street
  • community garden
  • garden
  • bang land trust
  • trust for pu...
  • greenspace