BROOKLYN ~ East River State Park

Did everyone enjoy 65 degrees in February today?

I took a little time to enjoy today's balmy weather down by the shore;

The BROOKLYN Shore.  Or, more accurately -

The Brooklyn Waterfront

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Once upon a time, along Kent Avenue off North 9th Street,

this portion of the Brooklyn Water Front was furious with industry.

Today, we are far removed from those days when Brooklyn's western shore was busy serving as the mecca for East Coast shipping, freight and manufacturing.  Finally, after decades of neglect, deterioration and dilapidation, major portions of Brooklyn's waterfront are being reclaimed and converted into much needed park and recreation space.  From Red Hook to Greenpoint, Brooklyn's waterfront is slowly but surely being returned to the denizens of Kings County.

 

Mike.BTB

RED HOOK Water Front

Views From Red Hook

and the South Brooklyn Water Front

Mike.BTB

Grand Street Ferry Park

Click to read the history of the Ferry Landing.

BTB

DUMBO, Manhattan Bridge Tower

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