Daily Archives: December 18, 2012

Brooklyn navy yard; Never forgotten.

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 … Continue reading

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Essay 5, Reclaim of the Breukelen Water Front Revised

The post-industrial,Brooklyn Bridge Park, located along the East River, has returned the city’s waterfront edge to public use unlike ever before in it’s more than 300 year history. The Brooklyn waterfront doesn’t just have a storied past but also a promising future. … Continue reading

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Essay 5: Brooklyn Bridge

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 … Continue reading

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