Sunset Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Riverview Homes Association
Incorporated 1 May, 1923
— [673-683 41st Street] —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023
1. Riverview Homes Association Marker
One of the earliest examples of not-for-profit housing cooperatives in the United States, Riverview Homes was established and constructed by Finnish immigrants who settled in the neighborhood surrounding Sunset Park, creating what became affectionately known as Finntown.
To the many courageous and hard-working men and women from Finland who contributed their toil and sacrifice for the betterment of their fellows, this is inscribed.
Eric O. Holmgren, Architect
Erected by Riverview Homes Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1923.
Location. 40° 38.864′ N, 74° 0.052′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Sunset Park. Marker is on 41st Street just west of 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 673 41st Street, Brooklyn NY 11232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kiusala (within shouting distance of this marker); Mannerheim (within shouting distance of this marker); Hikipisara | Pitkätalo (within shouting
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023
2. Riverview Homes Association Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
