Where to find historical information?
A surprising amount of information is in the public domain and free to obtain. Here are some resources and collections that have been helpful.
| Historical Records | – Family Search: This site is free if you make an account and allows you to search for and download most census, immigration, and other records of genealogical interest. – United States National Archives – Ellis Island |
| Digital Photograph Collections | – NYC Digital Archives – “1940s NYC” is a helpful tool – Brooklyn Public Library – New York Public Library – Library of Congress |
| Neighborhood Information | – Gowanus Canal History – Greater Ridgewood Historical Society |