Abolitionist Place, Historical landmark in Downtown Brooklyn, United States
This brick house at 227 Duffield Street stands as a preserved structure within the modern urban landscape of Downtown Brooklyn's business district.
From 1851 to 1863, Harriet and Thomas Truesdell operated this residence as a station on the Underground Railroad, assisting enslaved people toward freedom.
The site connects to Brooklyn's network of liberation centers, including Bridge Street AME, Concord Baptist, and Plymouth Church that supported freedom movements.
Visitors can access educational programs and community events at this location, which received official landmark designation in February 2021.
The building survived a lengthy preservation battle from 2003 to 2021, when local activists prevented its demolition for a planned apartment development.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 1847
Address: 277 Duffield Street, Brooklyn
GPS coordinates: 40.69130,-73.98420
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:18
The Brooklyn Tower
186 m
New York Transit Museum
496 m
Brooklyn Borough Hall
551 m
Gage and Tollner
3.2 km
370 Jay Street
342 m
388 Bridge Street
94 m
11 Hoyt
164 m
Brooklyner
219 m
Avalon Willoughby West
74 m
Brooklyn Paramount Theater
300 m
BRIC Arts Media
534 m
110 Livingston Street
491 m
ISSUE Project Room
451 m
Brooklyn Fire Headquarters
284 m
Brooklyn Municipal Building
537 m
One Willoughby Square
52 m
Friends Meetinghouse and School
467 m
Strand Theatre
499 m
State Street Houses
425 m
Cuyler Presbyterian Church
559 m
Statue of Christopher Columbus
564 m
Thomas Jefferson Association Building
586 m
St. Cyril of Turov Cathedral (Brooklyn)
485 m
4 Metrotech Center
170 m
Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn
112 m
Loew's Metropolitan Theatre
228 m
Offerman Building
68 m
Brooklyn Renaissance Plaza
417 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes