One of the most common research topics at CBH is Brooklyn’s buildings. Join us for a hands-on workshop in the Othmer Library, led by urban data historian Jeremy Lechtzin and CBH archives manager Dee Bowers. This session will introduce you to four key collections used for building research: land conveyances, fire insurance maps, city directories, and newspaper archives.

Through teaching examples drawn from a range of Brooklyn neighborhoods and building eras, you’ll discover how these resources work together—and gain practical strategies for using them in your own research. Whether you're tracing the history of a home, block, or landmark, you'll leave with new skills and a deeper understanding of how CBH’s collections can support your work.

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