Landmarks’ interactive Black history story map highlights important Brooklyn sites
From Bedford Historic District to Weeksville houses
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has released an interactive story map called Preserving Significant Places of Black History to celebrate New York City’s African American history through designated landmarks and historic districts, including many in Brooklyn.
This story map highlights landmarks and historic districts that illustrate the experiences and achievements of African Americans through interactive maps, narrative text, images and multimedia content.
Among the Brooklyn landmarks highlighted in the story map are: