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   What does Dumbo stand for?

   • DUMBO is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Aptly named, this neighborhood is sandwiched between two iconic NYC bridges: the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge. Don’t you just love it when the answer is uncomplicated? Me too. Did you know? The Brooklyn Bridge is older than London’s Tower Bridge, it’s true.

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   What does Dumbo mean in Brooklyn?

   • DUMBO stands for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.” This place is one of the neighborhoods in Brooklyn with a waterside, right below the Manhattan Bridge. It is jammed in between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. This area got its name in the 1970s, but the name, along with the region, became more known in the 1990s.

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   Is Dumbo a neighborhood?

   • The neighborhood is bounded by Brooklyn Bridge Park to the north, the Brooklyn Bridge to the west, Brooklyn Heights to the south, and Vinegar Hill to the east. Dumbo is part of Brooklyn Community Board 2 . Dumbo has historically been known by several names, including Gairville, Rapailie, Olympia, and Walentasville.

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   What is Dumbo known for?

   • The Brooklyn Bridge is visible from many places around Dumbo. This bridge connects the area with Manhattan and allows residents to explore the city in its majestic form. Dumbo is also known for its waterfront, which is a great place to go for a walk, picnic, or run.

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   Mar 6, 2024 · DUMBO is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Aptly named, this neighborhood is sandwiched between two iconic NYC bridges: the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge.

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   Dumbo (or DUMBO, [2] [3] an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one situated between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another extending eastward from the Manhattan Bridge to ...

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   Feb 20, 2020 · DUMBO is the abbreviation that stands for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass”. The origin of this name goes far back. Some even argue that what DUMBO stands for in Brooklyn is, “Down Under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Overpasses,” which also makes sense. Read on to understand how DUMBO got its name. Back to the Top.

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   Oct 21, 2023 · DUMBO is an acronym for ‘Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.’. It’s a bit of a mouthful, and now you can see why they shortened it! DUMBO is a little more catchy, hey? The historic area of DUMBO Brooklyn brings together the old and new, resulting in a really cool area packed with fun things to see and do.

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   DUMBO stands for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.”. This place is one of the neighborhoods in Brooklyn with a waterside, right below the Manhattan Bridge. It is jammed in between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Vinegar Hill neighborhood.

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   Jun 20, 2024 · DUMBO (an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is one of Brooklyn’s most scenic and culturally vibrant neighborhoods. This charming area, known for historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and epic waterfront views of Manhattan is a treasure trove of activities.

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   Aug 17, 2022 · Dumbo consists of cobblestone streets, old industrial-turned-residential warehouses, and the iconic feel of an old New York City neighborhood. It's known for its history as a working-class area where immigrants from around the world lived in small apartments and worked in offices above them.