History
Park Slope has a suprisingly rich history. It hosted significant battles during the Revolutionary War, was the original home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and was ground zero for a devistating plane crash. Explore the links below for more information.
Web Resources
- Wikipedia: Park Slope History
- Remembering the Park Slope Plane Crash, 45 Years Later
- Video: Excerpts from Walking Tour on Park Slope History
- Brooklyn.net: Park Slope History
- The Battle of Brooklyn
Books
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Brooklyn's Park Slope: A Photographic Retrospective
This book has a brief written history of the neighborhood, but the real treat is the expansive collection of pictures and documents featured throughout.