Secret Gems of Brooklyn Heights

Janes Walk

Led By Jeremy Lechtzin

Explore forgotten landmarks of long-ago Brooklyn Heights!

Follow clues revealed by hidden maps, lost land records and obscure directories!

On this tour, you’ll:
-learn about the dry goods magnate who built a bowling alley in his garage
-hear the tale of the crusty schooner captain who entered his home via a gangplank
-discover the identity of the oldest house in the Heights (hint: it’s not the one listed in the guidebooks)
-and more!

Saturday, May 5
11:00 AM
1.5 Hours

Walk Details

Borough: Brooklyn

Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture

Accessibility: Family-friendly, Senior-friendly, Pet-friendly

Attend

Meeting Location

Cadman Plaza West & Middagh Street (Plaza by High Street Station)

Directions

A/C trains to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge Station -- Cadman Plaza West/Cranberry Street exit

Finding your walk leader

Walk leader will be holding "Old Brooklyn Heights" sign

Ending Location

Joe Coffee - corner of Pineapple and Hicks Streets