The communities of Crown Heights and Weeksville are historically significant Brooklyn neighborhoods with foundations that trace back to New York�s early founding. Revolutionary War skirmishes took place there; and following the emancipation of slaves in 1827; Weeksville became the site of one of New York�s earliest independent African American townships. The hills of Brooklyn�s Green Mountains hindered early settlement; and as a result a plethora of community institutions instead abounded in this far-flung outpost; including a penitentiary; hospitals; almshouses; old-age homes; convents; and monasteries. Traces of some of these early structures still remain. Using vintage images; Crown Heights and Weeksville chronicles the dynamic evolution of this area from rural township to the desirable center of culture; urban convenience; and architectural beauty.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Teaching ToolBy H. HolmesAs a fifth grade teacher in my adopted town. I am thrilled to find this book that illustrates the history of Orange through photos. I am using it to teach the children in my class about their towns history. It is a fascinating journal of the rise and fall of businesses; the catastophic storms; the buildings that were. but are no more; the families and homesteads that made this town what it was and is - all compiled into a convenient size and handy paperback. I am so glad I purchased this.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice view of Orange history...By Nells250This series of books is one of my favorites. This one shows some great old views of Orange MA from the "good old days". Recommended.
