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Guides
10 Secrets of Gowanus, Brooklyn
Gowanus is one of Brooklyn’s more eccentric neighborhoods, with a relatively younger crowd tucked into blocks of industrial properties.
Architecture
Formerly Abandoned “Batcave” in Brooklyn is Now Powerhouse Arts Center
After it was decommissioned in the 1950s and partially demolished, the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station standing at the edge
Architecture
10 Historical Buildings in Gowanus, Brooklyn
In the last two decades, the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn has undergone a striking evolution. The industrial fabric along the
Architecture
13 Iconic New York City Signs, Past and Present
Every city has its signature items. Aside from its jaw-dropping skyline, New York is associated with yellow taxi cabs, dirty
Guides
Top 10 Secrets of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Boerum Hill is a mix of old and new in Brooklyn, with historic brownstones and row houses next to brand
Architecture
The Efforts to Save Grand Prospect Hall Amidst Demolition
The opulently decorated ballrooms of Park Slope’s Grand Prospect Hall, the last authentic vaudeville theater in Brooklyn, once harkened
Events
Miska Draskoczy Uncovers Secrets of Gowanus Through Photography
Over the last ten years, Miska Draskoczy has documented the rapidly changing neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn. His photography book Gowanus
Architecture
The Top 10 Secrets of Litchfield Villa
Edwin C. Litchfield, a well-known Brooklynite, revolutionized the Gowanus Canal, turning it from a small creek into a major shipping
Architecture
The Coignet Building, a Showcase for Concrete in Brooklyn
Before the Whole Foods in Gowanus was built, a handsome building stood alone, left over from the bustling concrete industry
Architecture
The Carroll Street Bridge, One of the Last Wooden Bridges in NYC for Cars
“Any Person Driving over this Bridge Faster than a Walk will be Subject to a Penalty of Five Dollars for
Arts & Culture
Our Sunset Gowanus Canal Tour is Back with New Dates!
After our first month of Gowanus Canal canoe tours sold out incredibly quickly, so we’re bringing them back by
Arts & Culture
Go on a Sunset Canoe Trip on the Gowanus Canal
With the return of our in-person tours, we are excited to announce an all new experience that gets you outdoors