A New Park
A recreational, environmental, and cultural destination, the park reconnects the community to their waterfront.
Where Coffee Was King
In the early 20th century, Brooklyn was the capital of the coffee business in America.
Nutten Island
Governors Island has helped shape the history of New York harbor since the 17th century.
Mass Transit, Brooklyn Style
In 1814, Robert Fulton’s steam ferry helped transform Brooklyn from a rural hamlet to a booming city.
A Ramp and Two Bridges
Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights looked very different in the 19th century, thanks to 2 small bridges.
A Crossroads of Immigration
Immigrants have lived and worked in neighborhoods near the Brooklyn waterfront for generations.
Fire!
Dangerous and destructive fires occurred frequently along the Brooklyn waterfront.