Prospect Park

Prospect Park W, Parkside Ave. bet. Flatbush Ave., Ocean Ave. and Prospect Park SW

Brooklyn, 11215

Litchfield Villa Landmarks Tablet

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Architect: Frank J. Helmle
Description: Tablet on wall
Materials: Bronze
Dedicated: 1914
Donor: Purchase
Inscription: LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK / LITCHFIELD VILLA MANSION / THIS ITALIANITE VILLA "RIDGEWOOD" WAS CON- / STRUCTED IN 1855 FOR RAIL ROAD PIONEER
EDWIN LITCHFIELD FROM PLANS BY ALEXANDER / JACKSON DAVIS. FAMED FOR HIS RICH INTERIORS / IT WAS A CENTRE OF BROOKLYNS SOCIAL LIFE FOR
MANY YEARS, THE CITY OF BROOKLYN ACQUIRED / THE MANSION AND ITS GROUNDS IN 1869 / SINCE 1892 IT HAS HOUSED THE / BROOKLYN PARK HEADQUARTERS / PLAQUE ERECTED IN 1958 BY / NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST /

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Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.