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BHS Reflection(Essay #6)
I found our work at the Brooklyn Historical Society to be very interesting. I found it to be a true learning experience. One of the things that I found somewhat interesting was our work with maps. Normally I wouldn’t find myself being interested in maps but the way … Continue reading
Essay #5 Revision(Essay #6)
A few months ago we took a tour throughout Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights led by the Brooklyn Historical Society. We made many stops on this tour, which were all informative. The stop that drew most of my attention and … Continue reading
Re-Identifying Location
The location I chose was Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights. There I saw the Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims. What I found interesting is that directly across the street I saw what most would consider a modern-day apartment building Directions: 1. … Continue reading
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Location Choice
The location I chose was Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights. I chose it because I remember us going there on the walking tour. There I saw the Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims. What I found interesting is that directly across the … Continue reading
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