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  2. Center for Brooklyn History - Wikipedia

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    The Center for Brooklyn History was founded in 1863 by Henry Pierrepont (1808–1888) [6] as the Long Island Historical Society, with a charter from the New England Historical Society in Boston. [7] In 1985, the society changed its name to the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS).

  3. Brooklyn Heights Historic District - Wikipedia

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    The Brooklyn Heights Historic District is a historic district that comprises much of the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, United States.It was named a National Historic Landmark in January, 1965, [2] designated a New York City Landmark in November, 1965, [3] and added to the National Register of Historic Places in October, 1966.

  4. National Register of Historic Places listings in Brooklyn

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    Brooklyn Heights: 32: Brooklyn Historical Society: Brooklyn Historical Society. July 17, 1991 : 128 Pierrepont St. Brooklyn Heights ...

  5. Brooklyn Heights - Wikipedia

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    Brooklyn Heights is a residential neighborhood within the New York City borough of ... founded by Henry Pierrepont in 1863 as the "Long Island Historical Society".

  6. List of museums and cultural institutions in New York City

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    Center for Brooklyn History: Brooklyn Heights: Brooklyn Local history History and culture of Brooklyn, formerly known as the Brooklyn Historical Society City Reliquary: Williamsburg: Brooklyn: Local history: website, memorabilia and artifacts about New York City Hall of Fame for Great Americans: University Heights: Bronx Hall of fame

  7. Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly - Wikipedia

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    The Brooklyn Historical Society interviewed her about her childhood experiences for their Crown Heights Oral History Project. [5] Based upon her personal and historical knowledge of these Brooklyn areas, she later wrote about Bedford-Stuyvesant [6] and Crown Heights, [7] two historically Black sections of Brooklyn. These books contain both ...

  8. Dumbo, Brooklyn - Wikipedia

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    In May 2017, the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) opened a new branch in Empire Stores (its main location is in Brooklyn Heights). BHS features exhibits and artifacts relating to DUMBO's industrial past. [48] In May 2019, Time Out Market opened in Empire Stores.

  9. List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Brooklyn

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    Brooklyn Heights Historic District: November 23, 1965 Carroll Gardens Historic District ... Long Island Historical Society Building. March 23, 1982 . 128 Pierrepont ...