Downtown Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Did You Know?
Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 40° 41.524′ N, 73° 59.054′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Duffield Street, on the left when traveling west on Willoughby Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Willoughby 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Island Headquarters of the New York Telephone Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn
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