Sunset Park
Historic New York: Sunset Park Finntown
Sunday, July 27, 2025
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Explore the history of the Finnish enclave that thrived around Sunset Park in the early to mid 20th century. We’ll tour historic buildings around the park as we delve into the surprising history of how this community of immigrants established the first ever self-managed worker housing cooperative in the United States.
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Cost
Free
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Registration not required.
Event Organizer
NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number
(718) 421-2021
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Sunset Park Recreation Center
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