Category Archives: Brooklyn Heights

On Brooklyn Heights

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Christina M. Rau

Sherida Paulsen and Francis Marrone made an extended encore appearance today to discuss the definition of historic districts and how Brooklyn Heights came to be one.  Things I learned today: 1. New York City’s laws about preservation of a historic … Continue reading →

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First Night of Local History

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Christina M. Rau

Phew!  Francis Marrone  needs to breath, which is something he did not do during his 30-minute whirlwind recap of the history of Brooklyn, our little introduction of background for where we’ll be stomping for the next week.  Some fun facts about … Continue reading →

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Arrived! In One Piece!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Christina M. Rau

Thankfully, my hair is in tact.  For now. I am loving the St. George Hotel…

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It’s A Twister!: Sullivan’s “A Windstorm In Downtown Brooklyn”

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Christina M. Rau

The NEH Along The Shore fellowship program’s first week is underway.  I am not there yet.  I’m in the second session.  I’m awaiting the experience with a lot of excitement.  I pondered crashing the first week’s activities.  I thought better … Continue reading →

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Preserving NYC: Loflin, et al: “Historic Preservation…”

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Christina M. Rau

Here’s a movie cliche: a small group of underdogs must save the building/lot/gazebo on the grounds of saving history.  The cliche exists in television, too.  A recent episode of Parks and  Recreation (Season 2, Episode 21, “94 Meetings”) follows Leslie … Continue reading →

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