Dumbo in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History in the Park
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2021
1. History in the Park Marker
Inscription.
History in the Park. . In 1871, "Coffee King" John Arbuckle opened a factory on John Street between Jay and Adams Streets. By 1906, the factory roasted about 25 million pounds of Brazilian coffee every month. Arbuckle became a multimillionaire by producing the first national brand of packaged coffee.
In 1871, "Coffee King" John Arbuckle opened a factory on John Street between Jay and Adams Streets. By 1906, the factory roasted about 25 million pounds of Brazilian coffee every month. Arbuckle became a multimillionaire by producing the first national brand of packaged coffee.
Erected by Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn Historical Society. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 40° 42.272′ N, 73° 59.314′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Dumbo. It can be reached from the intersection of Adams Street and John Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Adams St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2021
2. History in the Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
