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#390 The Story of Flatbush: Brooklyn Old and New

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Flatbush, a Suburb With Varying Development Patterns

Flapbush was the third fastest growing district in brooklyn, behind only east new york and bay ridge. Residents of eastern european jewish residents were incredibly attracted to these new developments. The homes of victorian flapbush were large, detached on tree lined streets with a very decided air of the country side,. or at the very least, the air of a far less populated city.

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