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Preserving their Past: Brooklyn residents want to protect historic cemetery, need donations
As the oldest incorporated Black community in the nation, Brooklyn has many historic aspects. But the cemetery is getting special attention. Vandalism has happened inside the graveyard over time, and ...
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Mixed reaction on new plans to revitalize Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood
Big changes are on the way to Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood to help revitalize the area. But some residents are ...
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How Black history defined the town of Brooklyn, Illinois, and why the community is fighting to preserve its past
5 on Your Side's Sydney Stallworth spent the day in the historic town, meeting up with Hakeem Abdul-Rasheed, a representative of the Historical Society of Brooklyn to learn about it's founding.
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Uncovering Brooklyn’s Hidden Gems: What to Do in Brooklyn for an Epic Adventure!
Visit the Brooklyn Historical Society for curated exhibits or attend readings and workshops at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
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In the 1940s, you could rent a Brooklyn apartment for $20 a month. Today, the median rent has skyrocketed to $3,000.
A map assembled by the Brooklyn Historical Society in 2015 used census data from the 1940s to highlight average rents throughout the borough during that time period. The map shows that in most of ...
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New Exhibit Explores Disability Rights Movement in NYC
In light of the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act the Brooklyn Historical Society is launching an exhibition called "Gaining Access: The New York City Disability ...