The city of Brooklyn became home for generations of immigrants during
the massive influx of overseas settlers in the latter 19th and early
20th centuries. They formed neighborhoods that became celebrated for
their tight-knit ethnicity. Relive the early days of Brooklyn through
329 postcard and contemporary images. See where popular seashore
recreation began at Coney Island, stroll through Prospect Park, cross
the Brooklyn Bridge, and tour the smaller residential neighborhoods like
Flatbush. With an informative and engaging text to accompany the images,
trace the major demographic shifts and commercial change of Brooklyn. A
great keepsake for residents past and present and a wonderful resource
for historians and educators.