Telling Brooklyn Stories

If I were to include a map in my next essay, it would most likely be a property map. It would detail the owners of the area through which I walked and you would immediately notice a difference between the two areas. One are would have owners dating back many many years, whilst one would have owners much recent. My map might also include a legend to differentiate the landmarked buildings from the un-landmarked ones, to further accentuate their differences. This map’s purpose would be to show the difference of two areas near city tech despite their suprisingly close proximity to each other.

So, you begin at the entrance of city tech corresponding to the bookstore. You then walk straight up and then turn onto the path leading to the Brooklyn Historical society. You continue your trek until you reach the water front. As you approach the front, you notice all the landmarked buildings and how wonderful and historic they look. They you back track to city tech and approach the park nearby. You look at the apartment buildings near by and you contrast them to the historic buildings. Strange how different they look, right? Also contrast the ethnicity you have seen in these two areas? What’s that about?

if i had to make a map for my essay 2 it would most likely be a map to get to the destination of my picture. the map would be a road map including all the little streets and every little detail that is needed to read map carefully and correctly. i would make the map on a computer because that way it would be more legible. i would also inlcude a compass rose to help the user know which way is where. i would include historical landmarks that could help the user realize where he or she is. i would also include facts about the area. they would be like tiny fun facts that would keep the reader interested. this map would be very easy to follow. i would also include a scale as a it can be a helpful guide to know how far the destination is truly. another key feature my map would have is beautiful illustrations. i want it to have beautiful illustrations because it would look more intriguing and fancy. this map would have a highlighted route form city tech to my destination. it would make everything simple and less confusing for the traveler. my map would also include subway directions for travelers that are not form city tech. that way anyone would be able to reach my destination with the slightest ease. in order to make the viewer more comfortable i would add phone number or a hot line that they can call incase that get lost.

To arrive at Brooklyn Borough Hall you can simply exit through the back of city tech more specifically for those who are familiar with the bookstore exit that would be considered the back exit. From here you head southbound on Adams street and as you reach the end of the city block you can cross all the way onto Johnson Street and from there you keep heading down towards the Henry Ward Beecher Statue, this is an important landmark to keep in mind, from there if you face towards the direction in which the statue is facing you can clearly see Brooklyn Borough Hall in the distance it’s a remarkable sight in that it is visible from such a great distance. Also from here you can proceed down Columbus Park all the way to 209 Joralemon Street which is located between court square & Fulton Street, now you have successfully arrived at Brooklyn Borough Hall. The area that Brooklyn Borough Hall is located in is Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Borough Hall is located right at the heart of downtown Brooklyn.Brooklyn Borough Hall was built in 1849, and designed by architects Calvin Pollard and Gamaliel King in 1835.

where I’m from,all you hear day in and out is gun shots. the air is filled with smoke, and it is hard to breathe

where I’m from, teenagers are popping out  babies like it is the new fashion, walking in the streets with their strollers doing nothing but looking for their baby daddy.

where am from,there is always drama.people are always hurting each other thinking that’s the way of life, thinking following the footsteps of their loved once , who have made mistakes and are telling them not to make he same mistakes they have  made. it is like a game to them

where I’m from there may be trouble but we also know how to unite as one. there is togetherness with loved once. and always there is someone you can find to confide in.

where I’m from, It is described as the place where people do nothing better for themselves. the tenants don’t move out they stay and their grandchildren also join.

Where I’m from, the trees tower above you. The wind blows gently onto your face. The sun shines onto rooftops, and the birds sing in the morning. Children are always about, playing, and screaming.

Where I’m from, people sit on doorsteps at night. Kids play outside as well. Even when it’s dark, you can see them outside, of course with an parent nearby. They happily play, as if it was daytime. Back when i was a kid, this was unheard of.

Where I’m from, cultures mix, east and west meet. Old  meets new, among old cultures, one can see new  ones. A Chinese restaurant can be right next to an cafe. This shows how two different cultures can mix together in my neighborhood.

Where I’m from you can hear sirens on occasions. Sometimes we even see our neighborhood mentioned on the news. Some people even say that where I’m from is unsafe. Hell, at first i was afraid too, especially going home after dark. After living here for a while, i have gotten used to it. It’s really not bad, in fact i quite like it here.

Where I’m from it is quiet, and noisy at the same time. Many different ideas, and traditions come together, both old and new. There are times when crime is present, and rumors are about. This is my home, however, it is where I’m from, so it’s alright.

Where I’m from is a place you really don’t want to be. Where I’m from you don’t walk the streets alone especially at nights. And if you must you walk with protection and hope it’s never 3 on 1. Where I’m from the drunks are always out on the same spot each day. The older guys hit on the young ones that walk their way. Where I’m from drugs are pretty common with the people walking around half high out of their minds and the dealers don’t hide.

Where I’m from gangs are all around and kids in even middle school throw up there signs and show there colors. Where I’m from if you’re not in a gang you at least know someone who is and most likely more than one. The high school kids get scanned on their way in the building but it never does any good. Where I’m from men and women fight on the streets. But where I’m from no one lets a man beat a woman not even the elderly they all join in to fight the man.

Where I’m from teens are stopped often by cops just based on their looks. Searched in front of everyone to see.  Where I’m from you get followed home by creeps and if you don’t pay attention than you’re out of luck. You’ll hear on the news of a child that had been raped, or killed on the street.

Where I’m from there are certain areas you just can’t be if you don’t know the “right” people. And the “right” people are the ones you really shouldn’t be around. Knowing people is a big thing here because who you know can also mean who you’re protected by and who you’re not supposed to be around.

Where I’m from is still my home, the neighbors know each other very well. You don’t go unseen anywhere you go. Help is usually around when its needed and smiling faces aren’t hard to be found. People help each other even if they don’t know each other and this is Jamaica ave the weirdest and interesting place to be from.

on our walking tour we walked around the streets of downtown brooklyn. this was more a green area surrounded by buildings that were under construction. i have never been to that part of brooklyn before. it was an amazing experience. we walked across streets and parks and many places. I also saw columbus park there. i always though columbus park was in manhattan. the parks around the area are beautiful. the area is so peaceful and quiet. when we were walking i saw a variety of people. businessmen, average workers, joggers, pedestrians, animals and many more. the atmosphere was amazing. our first stop was at a government building which used to be a theater. this theater was a very busy place. unfortunately it burned down and caused many deaths because of it poor safety. many middle class people died in the terrorizing event. the fire burnt the building down to the point where only the structure was left. The bodies of the victims could not be identified because of how bad the burns were. Our next stop was statue. this statue was of a man that was a very famous public speaker. he fought for the rights of african americans in a very peculiar way. maybe that is the reason why he is not very well known anymore. we continued our walk and ended at BHS. the building was amazing. it was painted red and had heads of famous people carved in stone. it looked very old but very well maintained. i look forward to going inside and see what they have in store for us.

Our Wednesday class was a valuable experience to gain. During this session of class we had guests from the Brooklyn historical society visit us to educate us about some of the guidelines and rules that need to be adhere to when visiting the historical society. In addition to this they discussed how the Brooklyn historical society held many invaluable documents from Brooklyn’s past.  Following review of the rule and regulation we left on the walking tour and the first place we visited was a statue of a famous abolitionist. They asked us to also analyze and look at the details in the large buildings. Then we made our way to the actual historical society building and it was a reddish, orange color and was beautifully built. One of the most noticeable thing was the title was Long Island Historical society and the explanation for this was that at one point in time  Brooklyn was its own city. All in all this visit to the historical society was very educational and also and invaluable experience.

Today in mister Davis class we all delivered our first impromptu speeches. the topic was the importance of good hygiene. over all most people did  well. in ms. rossen calss we read the poem where im from in class and discussed it. after we rote our own or started or own while some us hared. we also received a sheet detailing what we had to do next essay assignment. for the reading that were supposed to do today we must the shared folder in our drop box to see it.