History At Home: Green-Wood In The Brooklyn Daily Eagle

As we wander about our modern neighborhood, caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to ignore the long and vibrant history of our community. Let’s remedy that. Every weekend, we’ll take a step back, with the help of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle archives, and explore what was happening around South Slope over a century ago.

When we take a stroll through Green-Wood, we can’t help but think about the cemetery’s residents. Everyone has a story to tell. What were their stories? Back in 1893, a roving Daily Eagle reporter took a look at some of the “forgotten names” of Green-Wood.

We’ll have part 2 of the Daily Eagle’s forgotten names series next weekend.