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Brooklyn Heights Historic District

Brooklyn Heights Historic District

0.29km from Brooklyn Historical Society

The Wysor Heights Historic District in Muncie, Indiana, is a recognized neighborhood esteemed for its architectural heritage and historical importance. It encompasses a collection of homes and buildings primarily constructed during the early to mid-20th century, featuring a variety of architectural styles such as Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and Prairie School.

Cadman Plaza Park

Cadman Plaza Park

0.35km from Brooklyn Historical Society

Cadman Plaza Park is a 10.4-acre public park in Brooklyn. The park is bordered by Cadman Plaza West, Cadman Plaza East, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The park was significantly expanded and redeveloped in 1939, on land reclaimed by condemnation in 1935. The park is also home to the Brooklyn War Memorial, which commemorates the soldiers who fought in World War II.

New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

0.52km from Brooklyn Historical Society

The New York Transit Museum, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a captivating cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of public transportation in the city. Displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems in the greater New York City metropolitan region. The main museum is located in the decommissioned Court Street subway station.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

0.67km from Brooklyn Historical Society

85-acre (34 ha) park located on a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) plot of land. From north to south, the pier includes the preexisting Empire–Fulton Ferry and Main Street Parks; the historic Fulton Ferry Landing; and Piers 1–6, which contain various playgrounds and residential developments.

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

1.31km from Brooklyn Historical Society

This is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge which was located in the Newyork city spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet.

Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park

1.49km from Brooklyn Historical Society

This is a city park which was located in Fort Greene in Brooklyn county. The park is named after the fort which was formerly located here. The park includes part of the high ground where the Continental Army built fortifications prior to the Battle of Long Island, during the early days of the American Revolutionary War.

Charging Bull

Charging Bull

2.14km from Brooklyn Historical Society

Sometimes referred to as the Wall Street Bull or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture that stands on Broadway just north of Bowling Green in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City. Charging Bull is a popular tourist destination that draws thousands of people a day, symbolizing Wall Street and the Financial District.

Trinity Church  New York

Trinity Church New York

2.23km from Brooklyn Historical Society

Trinity Church is a historic parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of New York located near the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in the Lower Manhattan. This huge church is the part of the history of Manhatan city.

Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

2.27km from Brooklyn Historical Society

Castle Clinton or Fort Clinton, previously known as Castle Garden, is a circular sandstone fort now located in Battery Park, in Manhattan built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first U.S. immigration station, it has also functioned as a beer garden, exhibition hall, theater, and public aquarium. Castle Clinton National Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Battery Park

Battery Park

2.28km from Brooklyn Historical Society

This is a public park which has an area of 25 acre located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island. The park contains attractions such as an old fort named Castle Clinton; multiple monuments; and the SeaGlass Carousel. The park and surrounding area is named for the artillery batteries that were built in the late 17th century to protect the settlement behind them.

The Bell House

The Bell House

2.37km from Brooklyn Historical Society

The Bell House, located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, stands as a historic landmark steeped in the region's rich heritage and architectural charm., this elegant mansion is a testament to the craftsmanship and grandeur of its era.

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Old Stone House of Brooklyn

2.51km from Brooklyn Historical Society

The Old Stone House is a house located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The Old Stone House was the clubhouse of the Brooklyn Superbas, who later became the Brooklyn Dodgers. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Tenement Museum

Tenement Museum

2.68km from Brooklyn Historical Society

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a National Historic Site. The Museum's two historical tenement buildings were home to an estimated 15,000 people, from over 20 nations, between 1863 and 2011. The museum, which includes a visitors' center, promotes tolerance and historical perspective on the immigrant experience.

Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

2.68km from Brooklyn Historical Society

This is a suspension bridge which was located in the New York City across the East River connecting the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the Williamsburg. It was the longest suspension bridge span in the world until 1924.

Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place

2.77km from Brooklyn Historical Society

Brookfield Place, built and still commonly referred to as the World Financial Center, is a shopping center and office-building complex located across West Street from the World Trade Center in the Battery Park City neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

Domino Park

Domino Park

3.03km from Brooklyn Historical Society

A public park which was located at Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The park features a children's playground, dog run, volleyball court, bocce court, and a playing field. There is also a huge walkway and so many things to spend some valuable leisure times.

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

3.08km from Brooklyn Historical Society

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865"

Tompkins Square Park

Tompkins Square Park

3.56km from Brooklyn Historical Society

Tompkins Square Park is a historic and vibrant public park located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The park has a rich history and has evolved into a diverse and lively gathering place for locals and visitors alike.Established in the mid-19th century, Tompkins Square Park has played an essential role in the city's cultural and social scene. Over the years, it has been a focal point for various political rallies, cultural events, and community gatherings.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

3.57km from Brooklyn Historical Society

At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works. At 560,000 square feet (52,000 m2), the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.

The City Reliquary Museum

The City Reliquary Museum

3.75km from Brooklyn Historical Society

This is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The museum traces the history of New York City's five boroughs with its exhibitions of cultural ephemera and relics. Besides a permanent display of New York City artifacts, the City Reliquary also hosts rotating exhibits of community collections and annual cultural events.

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Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn Historical Society

128 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Founded in 1863, is a museum, library, and educational center preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's 400-year history. The Brooklyn Historical Society houses materials relating to the history of Brooklyn and its people, and hosts exhibitions which draw over 9,000 members a year.