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#299 The Promenade and Preservation of Brooklyn Heights

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Preservation Efforts in Brooklyn Heights

Exploring the historic preservation of Brooklyn Heights, this chapter delves into the landmark designation in 1966 and the advocacy of key figures like Otis Pratt-Pierseau. It discusses the tensions between the Brooklyn Heights Association and the Jehovah's Witnesses, the evolution of a Gothic revival church into an arts hub, and the neighborhood's transformation through preservation efforts and changing demographics.

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