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Working in Brooklyn–Early 20th Century Industry

By: Malka Simon, PhD, Brooklyn College

Did you know that Brooklyn used to be an international center of industrial production? Did you know that its waterfront factories represented the cutting edge of architecture and engineering at the turn of the twentieth century? Come learn about Brooklyn’s forgotten industrial landscape, and the men and women who made it run.  You’ll see how the harbor functioned in its heyday, and discover how Brooklyn served as a model for businessmen, architects, engineers, and others looking to forge a new way of life for the modern world.

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When: Thu., Jun. 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Where: Hendrick I. Lott House
1940 E. 36th St.

Price: Free
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By: Malka Simon, PhD, Brooklyn College

Did you know that Brooklyn used to be an international center of industrial production? Did you know that its waterfront factories represented the cutting edge of architecture and engineering at the turn of the twentieth century? Come learn about Brooklyn’s forgotten industrial landscape, and the men and women who made it run.  You’ll see how the harbor functioned in its heyday, and discover how Brooklyn served as a model for businessmen, architects, engineers, and others looking to forge a new way of life for the modern world.

b.y.o. blanket!

 

Buy tickets/get more info now