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January 19, 2004 13:28:42
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Brooklyn Communities -- Brief History
Prior to Henry Hudson's arrival into New York Harbor in 1609, the wooded land of what we now know as Brooklyn, New York was inhabited by various Indian tribes. Thereafter, the Dutch, who settled throughout the area, called it "Breuklen", after an ancient town in Holland. Under English influence, the name was changed into Brooklyn as we know it today. The names of the communities of Brooklyn date back three centuries. Many evidence the influence of the early Dutch settlers, while others manifest the influence of England, the mother country. The borough of Brooklyn, officially established as one of the five boroughs of New York City on January 1, 1898, is rife with history, as many of the descriptions that follow will substantiate.
Along with the historical aspect of the various Brooklyn communities, are some places of significance within the individual communities that embody the culture and development that permeates Brooklyn. And for the trivia fans among us, we've added a smattering of noted Brooklynites who have risen to fame from the roots of their Brooklyn youth.
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January 17, 2004 20:12:46
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Purpose
The purpose of the individual Neighborhood forums is to encourage the exchange of information, voice your opinion/views and basically to get to know your neighbor. If your neighborhood is not listed, please let us know -- we will be happy to include it. We encourage you to use this forum area for dialog only -- advertising is not permitted.
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