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City of New York: The streets around Grand Army Plaza form the largest and busiest traffic circle in Brooklyn.

City of New York: Did you know? The Park got its initial start in 1853, but the Central Park was not officially opened until the winter of 1859.

City of New York: Did you know? Prospect Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who were the same architects responsible for Manhattan’s Central Park.

City of New York: Did you know? This cast-iron fire lookout tower is the only one of its type remaining in New York City. It was erected in 1855 as part of the city’s fire protection system.

City of New York: One of Brooklyn’s premier economic engines since 1801, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to BLDG 92, a fascinating exhibition space and visitor’s center that pays tribute to the Yard’s history.

City of New York: Get a Coney Island Fun Map at http://www.coneyislandfunguide.com for updated information about surrounding attractions.

City of New York: The Williamsburg Bridge was the first bridge with all-steel towers. The 310-foot steel towers support four cables, each measuring 18 inches in diameter and weighing 4,344 tons!

City of New York: In the footprint of the old Yankee Stadium, Heritage Field is the largest of the new and renovated parks to be built as part of the Yankee Stadium Area Redevelopment Project.

City of New York: Construction on the Manhattan Bridge began in 1896. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world!

City of New York: This joyride hasn’t operated since 1964, but it’s one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair, it simulated a parachute-guided leap for 40 cents.