Old Bird’s-Eye Map of Brooklyn by Bornet, 1855: Naval Yard, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Lower Manhattan Size:45x60in (114x150cm) Surrounded by a border that

Surrounded by a border that includes the names of Welsh towns and cities

offering a detailed and culturally rich perspective of this iconic metropolis

which was just a hamlet back then

East 101st St

It is a testament to the map-making skills of Nicolaes Visscher II

Old Bird’s-Eye Map of Brooklyn by Bornet, 1855: Naval Yard, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Lower Manhattan Size:45x60in (114x150cm) Surrounded by a border thatStep into the dynamic world of mid 19th century New York with City of Brooklyn, L. I. Taken from Rush Street, a rare and evocative birds eye view crafted by the accomplished artist and lithographer John Bornet in 1855. This remarkable map captures Brooklyn at a transformative moment, poised between its pastoral roots and burgeoning industrial future. The vantage point from Williamsburg sweeps southeast across the Brooklyn Naval Yard, offering a