by Geoff Cobb 
Local settlement houses have a long and honorable history in North Brooklyn and they have served as a cultural and educational oasis for generations of local youths. Still, many people might not fully appreciate the historic and current role settlement houses play in our area.
Settlement houses first appeared in England in 1884. Several young graduates from Oxford and Cambridge saw that the working…
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I used to go to the settlement house on Jackson Street when I was a young girl. I lived at 97 Jackson Street. We used to sing, dance and learn art work, etc. I have many wonderful memories growing up in Brooklyn. I happy to learn the settlement house still exits.
I believe my grandmother was president of the board in the late 50s and early 60s. I would love to find out if this was the settlement house she dedicated her efforts towards. Her name was Esther Haber. Do you have any records dating back to that period?