Joseph Cali
Presto Prestopopolos
Search results
Flatbush is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The neighborhood consists of several subsections in central Brooklyn and is generally bounded by Prospect Park to the north, East Flatbush to the east, Midwood to the south, and Kensington and Parkville to the west.
Flatbush: Where Brooklyn welcomes the world. Founded by the Dutch in 1651, the sleepy village surrounded by bucolic farmlands was transformed into a busy urban center by the construction of Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Bridge.
May 15, 2020 · Sporting a diverse and bustling culture, idiosyncratic local shops, and landmarks, new and old, Flatbush represents the best of Brooklyn. Its long history is visible throughout, showing a district with a rich past, a burgeoning present, and a very bright future. We profile ten cultural things to do in this New York City neighborhood.
Visitors explore the historic charm of Victorian Flatbush, characterized by well-preserved Victorian homes featuring a variety of architectural styles on quiet, tree-lined blocks in five different designated historic districts.
Lots of people who have never stepped foot in New York have heard of Flatbush. Like a storied American family, the name rings a bell. Baseball buffs remember Flatbush as the original home of the Dodgers. For some Americans, it brings to mind a catchy TV jingle.
With its tree-lined streets and wide sidewalks, Flatbush has a unique charm that draws in residents and visitors alike. From the Caribbean-influenced cuisine at the local restaurants to the street art adorning the neighborhood's walls, there's always something new to discover in Flatbush.
Flatbush. With Caribbean, Pakistani, African American and Latino communities, Flatbush is one of the City’s most diverse neighborhoods. The neighborhood has one of the largest and most diverse Caribbean diasporas in the world, earning the designation, Little Caribbean.
Most New York City origin stories begin at the foot of Manhattan, but Brooklyn’s Flatbush provides an equally interesting starting point. The neighborhood lies across the East River and over the terminal moraine, where the iconic intersection of Flatbush and Church avenues sits in the once-wooded plain of central Kings County.
Oct 3, 2023 · Tom Delgado takes you around Flatbush, Brooklyn and tells you the history of this New York neighborhood. He talks about the Dutch, the mansions, Erasmus High School, the Caribbean and Haitian ...
Explore the history a uniquely American neighborhood — Flatbush, Brooklyn — with photos, articles, maps, and research materials.
