For over 120 years, the Bush Terminal has been an economic engine of Brooklyn’s waterfront and a cornerstone of the Sunset Park community. Once a single entity that spanned from 29th St to 51st St, and encompassed more than 8 million square feet of factories, warehouses, and piers, today Bush Terminal is divided into private developments (e.g. Industry City), city-owned industrial property, and parks. This tour will focus on MADE Bush Terminal, a city-owned space fore Manufacturers, Artisans, Designers, and Entrepreneurs. On this guided walk with Andrew Gustafson and Carinn Candelaria of Turnstile Tours, we will explore Bush Terminal’s rich industrial history through historical documents and architecture, examine updated resiliency measures and community spaces, and walk the newly-accessible water’s edge along Bush Terminal Piers Park.
Accessibility
The tour route will cover approximately 3/4 of a mile, and it is accessible by wheelchair or people who use other mobility aids. There are places to sit along the route as well. Accessible parking is available on site by request, otherwise, participants who plan to drive can park on the street, or there is a pay lot at Industry City at the corner of 39th St and 2nd Ave. CitiBike and bicycle parking is available on the MADE campus. Participants should enter MADE via the gate at 41st St and 1st Ave. The nearest subway station is 36th St (D,N,R,W), and it is approximately 3/4 of a mile from the tour starting point. Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Friday, May 1, 20263:00 PM
90 minutes
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Art & Architecture, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
