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 the early 20th century, the Empire Stores, the Tobacco Inspection Warehouse, and 200 other warehouses lined the Brooklyn shore from DUMBO to Red Hook. This was one of the world's busiest waterfronts. Brazilian coffee, Argentinian cattle hides, Cuban sugar, and Kentucky tobacco arrived at these buildings for storage and sale.

Erected by Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn Historical Society. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 40° 42.236′ N, 73° 59.513′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Dumbo. It can be reached from Water Street just east of Dock Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Water St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jane's Carousel (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Galanin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Brooklyn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evacuation Site – Fulton Landing (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Nicholas Galanin (about 400 feet away); The Oldest Office Building in New York City (about 600 feet away); Dumbo Historic District (about 600 feet away); Emily Warren Roebling Plaza (about 600 feet 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 271 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.