Brooklyn, Baltimore facts for kids

Brooklyn is a neighborhood in the southern part of Baltimore, Maryland. It's close to Anne Arundel County. This area is known for its important shipping ports and train yards. It's also where many cars arrive in the U.S. and is the southern entrance to the Harbor Tunnel.

John R. Hargrove, Sr. District Court Building

Brooklyn is one of the neighborhoods furthest south in Baltimore, Maryland. It sits near Anne Arundel County. You can find it along Governor Ritchie Highway, also known as Maryland Route 2. Key roads here include South Hanover Street, Potee Street, and East Patapsco Avenue.

Sometimes people confuse Brooklyn with Brooklyn Park. They share the same ZIP Code, 21225. Brooklyn Park is just across the city line in northern Anne Arundel County. Another nearby community is Cherry Hill, located across the Patapsco River.

To the northeast, along the Patapsco River, were communities like Fairfield and Wagner's Point. These areas were once surrounded by large industries. Another small neighborhood, Masonville, was removed when the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel was built. Today, Masonville is the name of a preserved natural area nearby. Brooklyn is part of Baltimore City.

Brooklyn is home to the John R. Hargrove, Sr. District Court Building. This area also has many industries. These include shipping ports, rail yards, and oil tanks. Many imported cars come through this area. It's also the southern end of the Harbor Tunnel, which is part of I-895.

A Look Back: History of Brooklyn

Brooklyn became part of Baltimore City in 1918. Before that, it was part of Anne Arundel County. This change happened because of state laws.

Brooklyn's Role in World War II

During World War II, Brooklyn played a big part in building ships. In 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt started a huge shipbuilding program. The Bethlehem Steel’s Fairfield shipyard, near Brooklyn, built many ships. They built "Liberty ships" and "Victory ships." This shipyard built more ships than any other in the U.S.

By late 1943, about 46,700 people worked there. Many of these workers, including thousands of African Americans, lived in Brooklyn. They worked day and night to build ships for the war effort.

Connecting with Nature: Masonville Cove

For many years, it was hard for Brooklyn residents to reach the Patapsco River. Big roads like the Harbor Tunnel Throughway blocked the way. Even though the water was close, people couldn't easily enjoy it.

Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center

In 2008, Maryland started building the Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center. This center was created to teach the Brooklyn community about the environment. It was part of a big project to restore the cove. The project included building bike trails, restoring nature, and creating new habitats for wildlife.

The Education Center was designed to be a place for school programs and community events. It's a "Near-Zero Net Energy Building." This means it uses 75% less energy than a regular building of its size. The center opened in 2009 and now offers many educational programs.

What's New: Area Projects

There are several ongoing projects and developments in and around Brooklyn:

• The Hargrove District Court House is an important building in the area.
• An area at 3700 Potee Street is planned for new development by the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC).
• The Fairfield Industrial Park, located east of Brooklyn, is also set for redevelopment.
• The Gateway South project is moving forward, which is very close to Brooklyn.