Telling Brooklyn Stories

The Brooklyn Museum is a well known visitor’s attraction; they have an extensive collection of many historical pieces – each conveying its own message. The museum is New York City’s second largest with many art collections. It holds about more than 1.5 million art works. The museum itself is distinguished because of its famous historical pieces that they have. Learning the Brooklyn Museum’s history will help you understand the procedure of how it was built. According to brooklynmuseum.org/about/ the museum’s roots were extended back to 1823 founded by the Brooklyn Apprentices’ Library who educated young tradesmen. It was first established in Brooklyn Heights, in 1841, the Brooklyn Apprentices’ Library moved and became part of the Brooklyn Lyceum Building in Washington Street. The Brooklyn Lyceum Building and the Brooklyn Apprentices’ Library two years later combined to form the Brooklyn Institute which offers exhibitions, sculptures and lectures on different subjects such as geology and abolitionism. In 1890, the institute leaders have decided to restructure the institute and renamed the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences and began building the Brooklyn Museum. The architects of the Brooklyn Museum were McKim, Mead & White. The museum was recognized as its name and soon focuses on planning cultural, recreational, and educational district for the developing city of Brooklyn. They picture to plan parks, gardens, and buildings after the once independent Brooklyn who was absorbed into New York City in 1898 and it was finally realized. The area where the Brooklyn Institute Triangle was designated can be found and it is not only the Brooklyn Museum but other institutions and facilities such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Prospect Park Zoo, Mount Prospect Park, and the Central Library of the Brooklyn Public Library System. The Brooklyn Museum is a wonderful place to visit because it have many art collections that are exquisite.

Built in 1801, The Brooklyn Navy Yard was always used for merchant vessels (bldg92.org). Merchant vessels would come a long to repair their ships so they could continue trade. The Brooklyn Navy Yard was important then and when it became a Navy facility in 1801 when, According to bldg92.org,  it was purchased by The United States Navy for $40,000. This may not seem a lot to us in this day and age but back then $40,000 was worth a whole lot. This area was also worth that much in my opinion because it inhabits such a massive amount of land. According to brooklynnavyyard.org, The Brooklyn Navy Yard held more than 5 miles of paved street, 4 Dry-Docks And two steel shipways. As you can already tell this was a massive area. During world war II, the Brooklyn Navy Yard kicked into high gear producing many ships. They had to produce massive amounts in order to succeed in the war. According to bldg92.org, the battleship that caused the surrender of Japan was made right here in our very own Brooklyn Navy Yard. The ship was named Battleship Missouri. This alone shows us the importance that The Brooklyn Navy Yard had in our efforts to solidify victory. Not only did The Brooklyn Navy Yard assist greatly in efforts with the war, It also recreated history by allowing women to take place of men in the working industry. Women were employed to do jobs that men recently had to do. This changed history according to brooklynnavyyard.org, Many women took on roles such as engineering and wielding. These were the jobs that women would have never thought of even doing. All these opportunities came about when the men were called to war. there was nobody back home to do all the jobs that men did, so women took a stand. That is how vital The Brooklyn Navy yard is in our history yet we tend to overlook it everyday. We should be proud of being part of it.

Brooklyn Bridge connects two great New York City boroughs: Manhattan and Brooklyn. A bridge where you can walk it, drive it, bike it, or just admire it. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most famous routes and beloved structures and known all over the world. Many people nowadays exercise and taking photos of the Brooklyn Bridge and this brings up an idea that Brooklyn Bridge is a place that is worth visiting and made easier for people to travel to places. Brooklyn bridge is a place that is worth visiting because when standing on the Brooklyn bridge, you see the beautiful views of others architectural, the city, and the Statue of Liberty. Brooklyn bridge not only can be used as a transportation, but it’s also a place where people can settle down to hang out. I had experience this walking tour to Brooklyn bridge when I was in elementary school, where I had trip to visiting the Brooklyn Bridge. During our class trip to the Brooklyn bridge, I seen many people walking and biking on the Brooklyn bridge. There were many people on the Brooklyn Bridge taking pictures, hanging out and people having conversation on the benches. It was a great experience for me to walk on the Brooklyn Bridge. The elegant high arches cables and diagonal stays made the bridge very lovely. It has gone from being viewed as powerful and massive to being as beautiful and loved for its elegant design. Today it blends into the city , but adds to the beauty of the New York skyline. There are many history in the Brooklyn bridge. This Bridge was designed by the Prussian- born John Roebling but he died before construction began in 1867, his son continued the project until it was completed and it took 14 years to complete. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world with a span that reached 1,596 feet.  Even though this bridge is the longest bridge, people like walking across the bridge because they like the feeling of it and takes about 20 minute cross the bridge. Many people take photo at the Brooklyn Bridge because people like the background and the view is wonderful, especially the lighting. Therefore, even though the Brooklyn bridge is not no longer the dominant of New York. The people that had never been there before , I strongly encourage them to experience it because the views there are incredible and the texture of the bridge are really amazing. To get the feeling of what I’m talking about,  people really need to go there to visit the Brooklyn Bridge in order to understand my point.