The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

Making It Here
12/02/2025 18 min
The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

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Today we explore the fight to preserve 227 Abolitionist Place, a rare Underground Railroad site in Brooklyn. Guests Shawne Lee and Raul Rothblatt discuss its history, the battle for landmark status, and ongoing efforts to protect its legacy from gentrification. Read our full story here. FAB’s tours are slated to resume in April 2025. For updates, sign up for the FAB newsletter. of our housing stories here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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