Gowanus Creek vs. Gowanus Canal

Fourth graders are thinking about the Gowanus Canal and how it got that way...

What Used to Be Here? is just the first of a number of signs that teach about the history of the creek and canal.
(Go along Smith Street across from the elevated F-train to read for yourself.)

Students are wondering what positive changes 400 years have brought.

They can't find many positives, but despite that they manage to smile for the camera.