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Red Hook Histories

Multiple Red Hook projects and organizations help preserve our neighborhood’s unique and varied histories.

These are some of them.

Eymund Diegel

Fort Defiance / History

Red Hook Water Stories by Portside NY

Red Hook Griot Storytelling Project

Red Hook Waterfront Blog

Red Hook Works by E.R. Butler & Co.

Ants Among Buffalo by RHI

Red Hook Story House

RHBA selected to participate in the Historic Districts Council’s Six To Celebrate program

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Can you see what's special in Red Hook?

Red Hook's historic fabric doesn't look like brownstone Brooklyn. Often, visitors "feel" it without being able to name it.

But check this out!

The list below includes places, boats, and buildings identified by preservation pros. Have a look and then take yourself on a tour - and impress your friends!