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January 28, 2004 22:30:51
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History of Cypress Hills
Originally named Union Place for a famous area racetrack built in 1821, it was renamed for the abundance of cypress trees that grew in the hilly area.The remains of many Civil War veterans are entombed in eighteen cemeteries throughout the nearby Highland Park area. Also buried here are Mae West, Harry Houdini and Edward G. Robinson. Today this small community consists mostly of two story homes lining narrow streets.
Served byCommunity District 5
Zip Code: 11208
Claims to Fame:
1943 War Memorial at Eldert Lane & Liberty Ave
Franklin K. Lane High School boasts alumni such as Red Holtzman, and actors Eli Wallach and Ann Jackson.
Dexter Park, (which used to be located next to Franklin K. Lane High School) was at one time a baseball stadium and home to many celebrated semi-pro teams. It was torn down in the 1950s.
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