In 1898 the City of Brooklyn became one of the five boroughs of New York City.  Called “the great mistake of 1898”, the annexation was a subject of contention amongst proud Brooklynites.  Already joined physically by the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883, Kings County’s inclusion into the metropolis was a pivotal point in defining New York City as a diverse, multi-dimensional urban center.   Over 110 years later, Brooklyn is known as a vibrant cultural destination, distinct from the iconic of presence Manhattan.