Brighton Beach

Brooklyn's Beach

Description

Located in the borough of Brooklyn, New York, Brighton Beach is most famous for its location near the popular Coney Island amusement park. It was developed as a beach resort in 1868 and named Brighton because of its similarity to Brighton, England. It was connected to New York around 1920, when the city's subway system was established and the small area began to flourish as a new residential community. In the 1950s, it became the home to many World War II refugees and up sprung a unique community of welcoming, second-generation Americans who dotted the area with various cultures and attitudes. Today, it maintains its international atmosphere and is home to both overseas immigrants and American residents.