This video explores the history and development of New Amsterdam, highlighting its geographical and cultural significance. It ...

Two important online research resources for historic buildings in Brooklyn have drastically changed in the last few weeks. The Brooklyn Public Library has digitized the complete morgue of the the ...

Map of the Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District (courtesy of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission) (click to enlarge) On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a new ...

Anna Robinson-Sweet’s “National Register of Historic Places, 2013 Additions, Brooklyn, NY” installation project (all images courtesy the artist) For a borough with a dense and diverse history, ...

The Center for Brooklyn History, formerly known as the Brooklyn Historical Society, reopens after a three-year renovation, with free admission and an emphasis on outreach. By Jennifer Schuessler The ...

A new website from the Brooklyn Historical Society sheds light on the history and experiences of Muslims in Kings County through dozens of oral histories — allowing outsiders to view the borough ...

Brooklyn had another slow year for landmarking in 2025, with no new individual landmarks designated. The borough did, however ...