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Highlights
J.J. Byrne Park
James J. Byrne was born April 8, 1863 on Water Street in Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents. He was raised near the Brooklyn Navy Yard in an area known as Irishtown. He… Read More
Terrapin Playground
This playground honors the terrapin, a common name for any freshwater turtle, but specifically referring to the diamondback species, native to marshes in eastern North… Read More
The Old Stone House
The Old Stone House, also known as the Vechte-Courtelyou House, is a replica of a Dutch stone farmhouse that had a rich history. The original house was built by Claes… Read More
