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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.
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.
Jun 17, 2022 · Over 350 years ago today’s Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush was an old Dutch village, the dirt path that would one day become Flatbush Avenue lined with wheat fields and farms.
Explore the history a uniquely American neighborhood — Flatbush, Brooklyn — with photos, articles, maps, and research materials.
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.
