description: Gravesend, Brooklyn, a section of the City of New York, boasts a rich and fascinating history. Founded as an English-speaking community surrounded by many Dutch inthe region, it became known for its abundant hotels and amusement parks and has grown into a thriving seaport community.
language: English
title: Gravesend, Brooklyn, Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay (NY)
titlecomplete: Gravesend, Brooklyn, Coney Island and Sheepshead Bay (NY) (Scenes of America)
publisher: Arcadia Publishing