Tag: downtown-brooklyn

New artist tapped to lead public art project in Abolitionist Place Park

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Mar. 8, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith

A new artist has been selected by the city to create the public art portion of Downtown Brooklyn’s long-in-the-works Abolitionist Place park. Incorporated in the new plans is a monument to abolitionist “conductors” who helped people escape slavery through the Underground Railroad.

Downtown Brooklyn’s Edison Building to be considered for landmark status

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Feb. 14, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith

The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to add the Brooklyn Edison Building at 345 Adams St. to its calendar for possible designation as an individual landmark, triggering a public hearing on the proposal.