Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Did You Know?

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

1. Did You Know? Marker

Inscription. In 1987, the G and A/C Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station served as the setting for Michael Jackson's "Bad" music video, which was directed by Martin Scorsese.

Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1986.

Location. 40° 41.275′ N, 73° 58.812′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. It is on Flatbush Avenue near Livingston Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 11217, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also

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Additional commentary.
1. Inaccuracy in the marker
While the video was released in 1987, it was filmed between November and December 1986.

— Submitted March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

2. Did You Know? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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