Horse breeding in Brooklyn — stables better than human dwellings

Horse breeding in Brooklyn have evolved from utilitarian transportation in the 19th century to a modern recreational and specialized activity, a transition marked by the decline of horse-drawn transportation and...

Business development in Brooklyn — production, storage, transportation

In the nineteenth century, business in Brooklyn evolved from a mix of small shops to a major national manufacturing center, driven by...

The grain business in Brooklyn — the history of the Red Hook Terminal

When discussing the history of Brooklyn's grain business, it should be noted that it is defined both...
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The History of Brooklyn’s Coffee Empire

John Arbuthnot was the first known coffee merchant in Brooklyn, opening his large coffee complex in 1871....
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The woman who saved the Brooklyn Bridge

At the end of the 19th century, it was not customary for a wife to accompany her...
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Business development in Brooklyn — production, storage, transportation

In the nineteenth century, business in Brooklyn evolved from a mix of small shops to a major national manufacturing center, driven by industries such as sugar refining, chemical production, and...

Business

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Horse breeding in Brooklyn — stables better than human dwellings

Horse breeding in Brooklyn have evolved from utilitarian transportation in the 19th century to a modern recreational...

The grain business in Brooklyn — the history of the Red Hook Terminal

When discussing the history of Brooklyn's grain business, it should be noted that it is defined both...
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The History of Brooklyn’s Coffee Empire

John Arbuthnot was the first known coffee merchant in Brooklyn, opening his large coffee complex in 1871....
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The woman who saved the Brooklyn Bridge

At the end of the 19th century, it was not customary for a wife to accompany her...
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Education

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Brooklyn Technical High School – A Vision of Technical Education for Boys That Became Reality

Brooklyn Technical High School is a recognized leader in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despite budget...

Brooklyn College – The “Harvard for the Poor”

The presence of educational institutions significantly enhances a city's prestige, and New York City has no shortage of them—nor does Brooklyn. One of the borough’s leading institutions of higher learning...

The First Educational Institutions in Brooklyn

Each borough of New York City developed at its own pace, reaching similar milestones in different ways....
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Brooklyn Music School – A Hub of Creative Diversity

Everyone knows that the Juilliard School is New York's premier institution for nurturing musical talent. This world-renowned...
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A Brooklyn-born Scientist Who Dreamed of Becoming a Researcher Since the Age of Six

Muyinatu "Bisi" A. Lediju Bell is a researcher and professor. She is an associate professor in the...
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Brooklyn Hospital Center: A Place Where Heroes Work

Being a doctor is one of the most difficult and responsible professions in the world. Memorizing vast amounts of information is one challenge, but the moral responsibility is far greater...

Work

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Mason Peaks and Mason Mints: Brooklyn’s Iconic Confections

Mason Peaks and Mason Mints are legendary confections originally produced by Mason, Au & Magenheimer Confectionery Mfg....

Brooklyn’s Beggars: The Realities of Panhandling and Homelessness in the Borough

Being a beggar does not always mean being an outcast. In fact, some have managed to gain...
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An Overlooked Ab-Ex Master: Ruth Abrams’ Expansive Microcosms

When Ruth Abrams passed away in 1986, The New York Times described her as a woman unfairly...
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The Only Charitable Shelter for Russian Speakers in Brooklyn

New York City is home to numerous charitable foundations, rehabilitation centers, and shelters that never turn away...
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Horse breeding in Brooklyn — stables better than human dwellings

Horse breeding in Brooklyn have evolved from utilitarian transportation in the 19th century to a modern recreational...

Business development in Brooklyn — production, storage, transportation

In the nineteenth century, business in Brooklyn evolved from a mix of small shops to a major national manufacturing center, driven by industries such as sugar refining, chemical production, and...

The grain business in Brooklyn — the history of the Red Hook Terminal

When discussing the history of Brooklyn's grain business, it should be noted that it is defined both...
>

The History of Brooklyn’s Coffee Empire

John Arbuthnot was the first known coffee merchant in Brooklyn, opening his large coffee complex in 1871....
>

The woman who saved the Brooklyn Bridge

At the end of the 19th century, it was not customary for a wife to accompany her...
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