Tag: 227 Duffield St.

Activists staged a Feb. 22 rally and march calling for the landmarking of 227 Duffield St., where Abolitionists lived. Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle

Abolitionists lived in this house. Activists fighting to save it from demolition fear time is running out.

February 24 | Lore Croghan

Activists are stepping up their campaign to stop 227 Duffield St., where...

One of Brooklyn’s 2019 preservation battles included the fight against the demolition of the Lidgerwood Building (at left). Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle

Wins and losses in 2019’s preservation battles

December 26 | Lore Croghan

Here’s a recap of the Eagle’s big preservation stories over...

From left, Circle for Justice Innovations Director Aleah Bacquie-Vaughn is joined by Michael Higgins (partially visible), Bob Landau and teens Charles Sandel and Ellie Lampione at a rally. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

Protests erupt following demolition plans for abolitionist house

August 14 | Lore Croghan

Social justice advocates are pressing forward with a campaign to save Downtown...

The home to the left of the Brooklyn Brewhouse sign is 227 Duffield St., which activists are trying to save from demolition. Eagle photo by Lore Croghan

The movement to save the Downtown Brooklyn house of two abolitionists

July 9 | Lore Croghan

Advocates are making a last-ditch effort to stop the demolition of...