After 1823, farms begin to be sub-divided into lots, which were advertised as suitable for a "country retreat" for Manhattanites, leading to a building boom that resulted in Brooklyn Heights becoming the "first commuter suburb," Rizzo, Joanna.
Farms begin to be sub-divided into lots. This was after 1823. Lots were advertised as suitable for a "country retreat" for Manhattanites. Lots were leading to a building boom. This building boom resulted in Brooklyn Heights becoming the "first commuter suburb," Rizzo. Rizzo was Joanna.