Bay Ridge Historical Society looks at Ovington Village
The Bay Ridge Historical Society is getting ready for spring by planning an ambitious agenda of programs highlighting not only Bay Ridge’s past, but the history of Brooklyn Heights as well.
Society President Andrew Gounardes and his members meet on the third Wednesday of the month at the Shore Hill Neighborhood Center, between the East and West Buildings of the Shore Hill Residence, at 9000 Shore Road. The meetings, which are free and open to the public, begin at 7:30 p.m.
At the next meeting, on March 18, the topic will be “Old Bay Ridge and Ovington Village.” Matthew Scarpa, the society’s vice president, will offer a presentation on his second book on Bay Ridge, “Old Bay Ridge & Ovington Village: A History.” Scarpa’s latest book features biographies on many prominent Bay Ridge residents of the late 19th century including: Henry C. Murphy, E.W. Bliss, Teunis G. Bergen, Otto Heinigke and Samuel W. Thomas.
Scarpa’s history also includes information on the establishment of Ovington Village in 1850. He will discuss Bay Ridge’s early identity and the neighborhood it was to become. His books will be available for purchase at the meeting.