The waterfront has played a huge role in Greenpoint, Brooklyn’s history. On this walk we will explore the area’s Native American roots and recall the war Native Americans fought with European settlers there. We will also trace the area’s shipbuilding heritage. We will trace the area’s industrial heritage and discuss how oil refining and other heavy industries left a legacy of pollution and cancer. We will also visit sites related to the area’s thousands of female workers and recall their strikes for improved conditions. We will also visit sites related to the waterfront’s redevelopment and discuss Jane Jacobs’ predictions about how Greenpoint would become ground zero for gentrification in New York City.
Accessibility
The walk will cover about 3/4 of a mile. Transmitter Park is just two blocks down towards the river from the Greenpoint Avenue Station on the G Line.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 4, 20241:00 PM
1 hour
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
