Brooklyn Bridge Park

You are approaching a stretch of waterfront that was once the site of a brutal, industrial sensory experience. Before these lawns and walking paths existed, Pier 6 was a massive hub for raw coffee imports. The air here was famously thick with the potent, often overwhelming scent of thousands of tons of coffee beans being processed and stored in rows of sheds. Where you now see playgrounds and volleyball courts, workers once spent their days navigating a complex of shipping infrastructure that smelled like an endless, industrial-strength cup of joe.