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Eddie Ahrens

THIS TREE DONATED IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AHRENS 1919-1998 IN WARM APPRECIATION OF HIS LIFE AND SERVICE TO OUR TOWN

THIS TREE DONATED IN MEMORY OF EDDIE AHRENS 1919-1998 IN WARM APPRECIATION OF HIS LIFE AND SERVICE TO OUR TOWN

    Newkirk Avenue Bridge Barrier

    Built by Milliken Bros.Incorporated11 Broadway, N.Y. City, U.S.A.1907. Submitted by @lampbane

    Built by Milliken Bros.Incorporated11 Broadway, N.Y. City, U.S.A.1907. Submitted by @lampbane

    • brooklyn
    • ditmas park
    • newkirk avenue
    • newkirk plaza
    • subway
    • milliken bros.
    • 1907

    George A. Lovgren

    IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF GEORGE A. LOVGREN 1918 1985   PARK SLOPE NEIGHBOR TRUSTEE PARK SLOPE CIVIC COUNCIL UNION ST. RESIDENTCOMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNITY BOARD 6 THROUGH HIS DEDICATED AND...

    IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF GEORGE A. LOVGREN 1918 1985 PARK SLOPE NEIGHBOR TRUSTEE PARK SLOPE CIVIC COUNCIL UNION ST. RESIDENTCOMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNITY BOARD 6 THROUGH HIS DEDICATED AND SINGLE-HANDED...

    • brooklyn
    • park slope
    • george lovgren
    • 1918
    • 1985
    • union street
    • community board 6
    • fdny
    • fire department
    • 1977
    • 1986

    FDNY Squad Co. 1, September 11

    SEPTEMBER 11 2001 Somerset County, PA New York, NY Washington, DC Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget...

    SEPTEMBER 11 2001 Somerset County, PA New York, NY Washington, DC Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget...

    • brooklyn
    • park slope
    • union street
    • fdny
    • fire department
    • september 11
    • 2001

    Neighborhood Flood Sensor, Gowanus

    FLOODNET.NYC CUNY.EDU Hello! I'm your new neighborhood flood sensor.   This sensor monitors flooding in your community. This information is used to better understand the problem and identify...

    FLOODNET.NYC CUNY.EDU Hello! I'm your new neighborhood flood sensor.   This sensor monitors flooding in your community. This information is used to better understand the problem and...

    • brooklyn
    • gowanus
    • flood sensor
    • hurricane sandy
    • cuny
    • nyu
    • nyc

    Maryland Heroes

    Here lie buried 256Maryland soldierswho fell in the Battle of BrooklynAugust 27, 1776State Education Department 1962Submitted by @lampbane

    Here lie buried 256Maryland soldierswho fell in the Battle of BrooklynAugust 27, 1776State Education Department 1962Submitted by @lampbane

    • brooklyn
    • park slope
    • 9th street
    • ninth street
    • maryland
    • 1776
    • 1962
    • revolutionary war
    • battle of brooklyn
    • battle of lo...

    Maryland Regiment Burial Site

    The vicinity of 3rd Avenue and 9th Street is the presumed location of the burial site of the more than 250 soldiers of the Colonel Smallwood Regiment from Maryland. Nearby, in the swamps of...

    The vicinity of 3rd Avenue and 9th Street is the presumed location of the burial site of the more than 250 soldiers of the Colonel Smallwood Regiment from Maryland. Nearby, in the swamps...

    • brooklyn
    • park slope
    • gowanus
    • 9th street
    • ninth street
    • maryland
    • 1776
    • revolutionary war
    • battle of brooklyn
    • battle of lo...
    • old stone house

    Ninth Street Bridge

    CITY OF NEW YORK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN PRESIDENT, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN NINTH STREET BRIDGE 2000 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILBUR L. CHAPMAN COMMISSIONER HENRY D....

    CITY OF NEW YORK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN PRESIDENT, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN NINTH STREET BRIDGE 2000 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILBUR L. CHAPMAN COMMISSIONER HENRY D....

    • brooklyn
    • gowanus
    • red hook
    • 9th street
    • ninth street
    • rudy giuliani
    • howard golden
    • 2000
    • wilbur chapman
    • henry perahia

    Humayun Kabir

    IN LOVING MEMORY OF HUMAYUN KABIR 1956-2018 Beloved son, husband father and entrepreneur. A true visionary, generous spirit and loving soul to all. His steadfast commitment to helping those less...

    IN LOVING MEMORY OF HUMAYUN KABIR 1956-2018 Beloved son, husband father and entrepreneur. A true visionary, generous spirit and loving soul to all. His steadfast commitment to helping those less...

    • brooklyn
    • gowanus
    • humayun kabir
    • 1956
    • 2018

    Carroll Street Bridge

    DESIGNATED LANDMARKNEW YORK CITYTHE CARROLL STREET BRIDGE OVER THE GOWANUS CANAL, BUILT IN 1888-89, IS ONE OF THE OLDEST BRIDGES IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE OLDEST KNOWN EXTANT AMERICAN BRIDGE OF THE...

    DESIGNATED LANDMARKNEW YORK CITYTHE CARROLL STREET BRIDGE OVER THE GOWANUS CANAL, BUILT IN 1888-89, IS ONE OF THE OLDEST BRIDGES IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE OLDEST KNOWN EXTANT AMERICAN BRIDGE OF...

    • brooklyn
    • gowanus
    • 1888
    • 1889
    • bridge
    • canal
    • 1989

    Ben Brousseau 1982 - 2004

    Submitted by akondrake

    Submitted by akondrake

      Amersfort Park dedication

      AMERSFORT PARK DONATED TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 13 1905 BY THE FAMILY OF ELIAS HUBBARD   REDEDICATED AFTER RENEWAL JUNE 13 1982 BY MR TE BOEKHORST CONSUL GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS IN COOPERATION...

      AMERSFORT PARK DONATED TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 13 1905 BY THE FAMILY OF ELIAS HUBBARD   REDEDICATED AFTER RENEWAL JUNE 13 1982 BY MR TE BOEKHORST CONSUL GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS IN...

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • amersfort park
      • elias hubbard
      • 1905
      • 1982

      Amersfort Park

      CITY OF NEW YORK JOHN F HYLAN MAYOR,JOHN HARMAN, BROOKLYN COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT of PARKS, DESIGNER 1923 AMERSFORT PARK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI, MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN, BOROUGH PRESIDENTREV. LLOYD...

      CITY OF NEW YORK JOHN F HYLAN MAYOR,JOHN HARMAN, BROOKLYN COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT of PARKS, DESIGNER 1923 AMERSFORT PARK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI, MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN, BOROUGH PRESIDENTREV....

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • amersfort park
      • john hylan
      • john harman
      • 1923
      • rudy giuliani
      • howard golden
      • lloyd henry
      • henry stern
      • wim de ronde

      The New Amersfort Rock

      THE NEW AMERSFORT ROCK THIS PARK IS NAMED AFTER THE CITY OF AMERSFOORT IN THE NETHERLANDS THE HOMELAND OF THE DUTCH SETTLERS WHO COLONIZED AND FARMED THIS AREA OF BROOKLYN IN THE 1620 S THIS NEW...

      THE NEW AMERSFORT ROCK THIS PARK IS NAMED AFTER THE CITY OF AMERSFOORT IN THE NETHERLANDS THE HOMELAND OF THE DUTCH SETTLERS WHO COLONIZED AND FARMED THIS AREA OF BROOKLYN IN THE 1620 S THIS NEW...

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • amersfort park
      • 1620
      • amersfoort
      • rock

      Hubbard House

      Est. 1896 Submitted by @lampbane

      Est. 1896 Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • amersfort park
      • avenue i
      • hubbard house
      • 1896

      The Kings Highway

      1636   "THE KINGS HIGHWAY" FORMERLY THE ROAD TO FLATLANDS NECK PASSED THIS SITE. OVER IT THE INDIAN BRAVES AND CAPTAIN JOHN UNDERHILL WITH HIS COLONIAL SOLDIERS PASSED. LORD CORNWALLIS, ON AUGUST...

      1636   "THE KINGS HIGHWAY" FORMERLY THE ROAD TO FLATLANDS NECK PASSED THIS SITE. OVER IT THE INDIAN BRAVES AND CAPTAIN JOHN UNDERHILL WITH HIS COLONIAL SOLDIERS PASSED. LORD CORNWALLIS, ON AUGUST...

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • kings highway
      • john underhill
      • lord cornwallis
      • 1776
      • battle of lo...
      • battle of brooklyn
      • george washington
      • 1790
      • 1935

      Van Voorhees Memorial Tree

      THIS TREE IS A MEMORIAL TO THEVAN VOORHEES FAMILYDEDICATED MAY 22nd1933   Submitted by @lampbane

      THIS TREE IS A MEMORIAL TO THEVAN VOORHEES FAMILYDEDICATED MAY 22nd1933   Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • flatlands re...
      • van voorhees family
      • 1933

      Pieter Claesen Wyckoff Tree

      TO THE MEMORY ORPIETER CLAESEN WYCKOFF AND HIS DESCENDANTS EARLY MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH THIS TREE IS DEDICATED MAY 22, 1933 THE WYCKOFF ASSOCIATION IN AMERICA   Submitted by @lampbane

      TO THE MEMORY ORPIETER CLAESEN WYCKOFF AND HIS DESCENDANTS EARLY MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH THIS TREE IS DEDICATED MAY 22, 1933 THE WYCKOFF ASSOCIATION IN AMERICA   Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • flatlands re...
      • pieter claes...
      • 1933
      • tree

      Dutch Reformed Church of Flatlands

      LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH OF FLATLANDS CONSTRUCTED IN 1848 IN LATE FEDERAL STYLE, THIS EDIFICE OCCUPIES THE SITE OF THE ORIGINAL OCTAGONAL SHINGLED CHURCH BUILT IN 1663 AND...

      LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH OF FLATLANDS CONSTRUCTED IN 1848 IN LATE FEDERAL STYLE, THIS EDIFICE OCCUPIES THE SITE OF THE ORIGINAL OCTAGONAL SHINGLED CHURCH BUILT IN 1663 AND...

      • brooklyn
      • flatlands
      • flatlands re...
      • federal style
      • 1848
      • 1663
      • 1794
      • 1654
      • johannes meg...
      • new york com...

      Gravesend

      GRAVESEND SETTLED IN 1643 BY ENGLISH QUAKERS UNDER LADY DEBORAH MOODY ON LAND GRANTED TO THEM BY THE DUTCH GOVERNOR OF NEW AMSTERDAM STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 1938Submitted by @lampbane

      GRAVESEND SETTLED IN 1643 BY ENGLISH QUAKERS UNDER LADY DEBORAH MOODY ON LAND GRANTED TO THEM BY THE DUTCH GOVERNOR OF NEW AMSTERDAM STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 1938Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • gravesend
      • deborah moody
      • new amsterdam
      • cemetery
      • 1643