Resources and links about Flatbush history
I’ve researched a lot of topics, both for work and pure curiosity. Usually, someone equally curious has come before me and left some Googleable guideposts along the way. But when I started researching Flatbush history, I was surprised that I couldn’t find a “one-stop shop” that would point me toward all of the various materials you can use to research our history-rich area. So, I did it myself, for you. If you’re as interested in researching Flatbush as I am, here are resources you can use in your search.
Books, Newspapers & Other Documents
Information about every book about Flatbush I’ve been able to find, plus digitized newspapers and other historical documents that can help your research
Websites
Websites and individual articles that explore Flatbush history
Photos
Links to the thousands of historical photos of Flatbush that you can find online, from Dutch farm days through the 2000s
Audio & Video
Videos and audio recordings about Flatbush history, including documentaries, oral histories, and archival footage
Maps
Detailed links to more than 50 maps of Flatbush and the surrounding areas from the settlement of New York to today
Original Articles
Things I’ve written about Flatbush history
P.S. This is a working list! Am I missing a Flatbush history resource you know about? Contact me!