Cornelis van Werkhoven, an employee of the Dutch West India Company, secured a large tract of land from the Nyack Natives in 1652, exchanging simple goods. This area, later named New Utrecht after van Werkhoven's homeland, became one of the foundational towns of Brooklyn. Over the centuries, the region underwent significant changes, particularly after its annexation in 1894 and the arrival of the subway in 1915, which transformed it from a gated community to a more urbanized environment, ultimately shortening its name to Bensonhurst.
Cornelis van Werkhoven acquired land from the Nyack Natives in 1652, trading basic goods, paving the way for what became New Utrecht and modern Bensonhurst.
Over time, New Utrecht transitioned in status and urbanization until its annexation in 1894, reflecting the broader transformation experienced by Brooklyn.
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