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bensonhurst history

Jun
01
Liberty Weekend Is This Saturday — Here Are Six Things You Should Know About The New Utrecht Liberty Pole

Liberty Weekend Is This Saturday — Here Are Six Things You Should Know About The New Utrecht Liberty Pole

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanFor most of us on the ground, the flag that rises on the lawn of Bensonhurst’s
3 min read
Mar
22
The Legend Of General Nathaniel Woodhull, Who Died In New Utrecht During The Battle Of Brooklyn

The Legend Of General Nathaniel Woodhull, Who Died In New Utrecht During The Battle Of Brooklyn

The home where General Nathaniel Woodhall died. (Source: ancestry.com)“Say ‘God save the King!'” barked Sir James Baird.
3 min read
Dec
15

Once Upon A Time, Brooklyn College Almost Ended Up In Bensonhurst

Courtesy of Brooklyn College/FacebookWith its sprawling ocean views, the green hills of Staten Island in the distance — the Verrazano
3 min read
Dec
08
10 Most Ruthless Mobsters In Bensonhurst History

10 Most Ruthless Mobsters In Bensonhurst History

Marlon Brando as The Godfather in the 1972 film. (Courtesy of Allstar/Cinetext/Paramount)Bensonhurst natives of a certain age
10 min read
Aug
05

Watching From Above: The Hauntingly Beautiful Gargoyles Of Bensonhurst

School gargoyles. (By Daniel Frazer)The thing that perhaps most distinguishes one Brooklyn neighborhood from another is its unique architecture.
5 min read
May
06
A Walk Through Forgotten Brooklyn At Old New Utrecht Cemetery

A Walk Through Forgotten Brooklyn At Old New Utrecht Cemetery

On a breezy Saturday morning, a typically sleepy and abandoned patch of Bensonhurst revs to life. A handful of volunteers
4 min read
Mar
31
A Car Dealership Grows In Brooklyn: The Evolution Of Benson Chevrolet

A Car Dealership Grows In Brooklyn: The Evolution Of Benson Chevrolet

Source: Brooklyn Historical SocietyOur neighborhood Chevrolet dealership has been around for as long as most residents can remember. A few
3 min read
Feb
02
Next Week: Hang Out With Abe & Mary Todd Lincoln At New Utrecht Reformed Church

Next Week: Hang Out With Abe & Mary Todd Lincoln At New Utrecht Reformed Church

Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln portrayed by Robert Costello and Cheryl Mustachio. President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd
2 min read
Aug
08

Amazing 1905 Photo Of Bensonhurst Park Surfaces On eBay

Bensonhurst Park in 1905 (Photo courtesy of lplocharski via ebay.com)We came across this incredible image of Bensonhurst Park
1 min read
Dec
05

In Focus: Humble Beginnings For The Sea Beach Line

Photographer: Urquhart. Source: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn CollectionThis July 17, 1914 photo showcases workers lifting sandbags, operating a cement mixer