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Parking lot leads to ‘hidden gem’ that’s been around for over 130 years at Ditmas Park

While it might just look like a normal parking lot in the middle of Ditmas Park, it’s actually the way into one of Brooklyn’s hidden gems.

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Jul 22, 2021, 4:44 AM

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