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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.

Location

Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 421-2021

Categories

History, Urban Park Rangers

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Contacts

General Inquiries: (718) 965-6533