BHS

When first hearing we were going to the Brooklyn Historical Society to look at maps I was very skeptical at the whole idea that it would be even the least bit interesting; but to my surprise it was actually pretty fun. It was amazing getting to view the way the city use to be compared to how it is now. Finding things that are familiar was the best part. I really enjoyed the subway system maps the most because it was the most relatable. Things have changed so much so with so much variation its nice to know you actually know something about the maps your analyzing. One thing that was really cool about the map I took the most time viewing, Map of the New York city subway system with call number 1955.Fl (in case anyone wants to find it) is that i was relatively familiar with almost ll the subway lines and it truly amazed me being that this map was first made and revised between 1940-1955 I felt like i knew so much history, but really its just that the lines haven’t changed very drastically. A very unpleasant shocker for the day was the group speeches we only had ten minutes to prepare for. It was especially horrible for someone like me who thinks public speaking is absolutely dreadful, but all around i think everyone did extremely well. All in all I had a great experience at the Brooklyn Historical Society and i would love to go back.