The Van Wyck, the Major Deegan, the Jackie Robinson, the Hutch, the Merritt, FDR Drive, or the Henry Hudson... you might drive them regularly, without really noticing that those road names are, well, names. But, who were these people? New York City's many roads, bridges, neighborhoods and institutions bear the names of a colorful assortment of people from key periods in the city's history. Learning about the people iconic Gotham landmarks are named for is a unique window into the history of the greatest city in the world. Rebecca Bratspies, author of "Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues and Heroes Behind New York's Place Names," takes readers on a place-based, intimate, historical journey on a human scale.

This event is part of Bayside Historical Society's "Author Talk at the Castle Series." Admission is $10.00 for BHS members and $15.00 for non-members; purchase tickets on our website at www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/author-talk-with-rebecca-bratspies.

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