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. 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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Billion Oyster Project Community Reef Site: Brooklyn Bridge Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Evacuation Site – Fulton Landing (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Brooklyn (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named History in the Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jane's Carousel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nicholas Galanin

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Kirkman Lofts (approx. ¼ mile away); Heritage (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

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 135 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.