Living for the City

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 11:00 AM

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Hosts: Michael G. Haskins

Topics:

Friends Of Abolitionist Place and FlatbushAfrican Burial Ground Coalition. -

Synopsis:

(227 Abolitionist place) In 2007 the property, a house at 227 Duffield in Downtown Brooklyn which was part of the underground railroad, was slated to be demolished so the city could build an underground parking garage, and micro-park.

The Abolitionist Heritage Center sued and proved the historic legacy of the home. The construction of the parking garage was canceled, and the property was preserved. At the address next door, 225 Duffield Street, a park was constructed. Abolitionist Place Park.

https://www.brownstoner.com/brooklyn-life/abolitionist-place-park-opens-225-duffield-street-downtown-brooklyn/

In 2021 the property was marked as a landmark so it can't be legally demolished or altered significantly. However, it is owned by the NYC Economic Development Corporation who are holding community engagement sessions this, and next week to determine the future of the property.

Guests:

Raul Rothblatt -
Shawne Lee. Co Founder of Friends of Abolitionist Place and Daughter of Mama Joy Chatel. -

Playlist:

Stevie Wonder -
Andrea Sears -
Jennifer Hudson -

Info / Links:

https://abolitionistplace.org/
https://www.flatbushafricanburialground.org/the-coalition

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