dutch history — Articles — Flatbush History

Two girls stand beside a Dutch house typical of rural Flatbush.

A Quick PhotoJennifer BoudinotFebruary 9, 2023flatbush ave, dutch history, the 1890s, Flatbush thingsComment

Skating at the Steenbakkery: Winters in Wartime Flatbush

A magical skatepond on the Lefferts Farm, the Steenbakkery was a pivotal part of village social life for more than 100 years, especially during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Now GoneJennifer BoudinotJanuary 24, 2021Prospect Lefferts Gardensthe revolutionary war, prospect lefferts gardens, the lefferts family, Flatbush places, ice skating, farms, dutch history, Flatbush things, the 1860s Comment

The Dutch Reformed Church: OG Flatbush Landmark

Flatbush’s most important historical landmark was integral to the beginning of the community.

Flatbush LandmarksJennifer BoudinotJanuary 20, 2020then and now photos, dutch history, designated landmarks, eugene armbruster photos, Flatbush places Comments

Stopping by the Joost Van Nuyse House

This picturesque Dutch home is a designated New York City landmark, and just a short walk from the Junction HomeGoods.

Flatbush LandmarksJennifer BoudinotJanuary 20, 2020The Flatlandsdesignated landmarks, historic homes, dutch history, Flatbush places, the junctionComment