This area of Windsor Terrace has a long history. It was the first developed in that neighborhood with homes dating back to as early as the 1850’s. Some structures dating back to the 1880’s are still intact. Vanderbilt Street was one of the first developed. It was named after the John Vanderbilt farmland that originally occupied the area prior to development. Included in this walk are then and now enlarged images of the block, including survey images taken prior to subway construction, as well as articles from old Brooklyn newspapers (via NYPL) that highlight people and families that once lived there. The small commercial strip that adjoins the block on Prospect Avenue is undergoing commercial revitalization.
Accessibility
The walk will only encompass around 3 square blocks. Its all flat ground. The nearest train stop is the Fort Hamilton Parkway Stop on the F train. Coming from Manhattan be on the back of the train that will leave you at Prospect Ave and Reeve Place exit (2 blocks from meeting place ) The B68 bus stops a block away at Reeve and Prospect Park SW
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 2, 20263:00 PM
1 hour
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
