http://brooklynhistory.pastperfectonline.com/photo/FAA43D5B-73C4-4C18-9E77-159458871014

I chose this picture because it reminded me of the mural my group observed on Navy St. Its a demonstration of laid off workers protesting for their jobs in 1964. This protest was held within the navy yard, the very place they wanted to be employed. As they say, “History repeats itself”; Right now people are protesting not only for jobs and security but for their right of choice, human rights, their living situation, police brutality, etc. I’m sure in that era, the residents of vinegar hill were dependent on their employment that the Navy Yard provided. I assume that was one of the factors which led to Vinegar Hill being vacant and isolated like it is now.