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Brooklyn Historical Society (Long Island Historical Society)
Photo © Jan Hird Pokorny Associates
Brooklyn Historical Society (Long Island Historical Society)
Center for Brooklyn History (CBH)
Brooklyn, New York
Museum
Original Architect
George B. Post
Renovation Architect
Jan Hird Pokorny Associates
Christoff Finio
Description
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The interior of this 19th-century library and museum remains intact and retains its original stained-glass windows and furnishings.
Constructed, 1881
Renovation, 2004
Designations
New York City Landmark
National Historic Landmark in July 17, 1991
National Register of Historic Places in July 17, 1991
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Exterior view - after renovation
Exterior view
Exterior view - historic image - 1882
Ventilators - before renovation
Ventilators - after renovation
Auditorium - before renovation
Library before renovation
Library before renovation
Library before renovation
Library - after renovation
Staircase - before renovation
Staircase - after renovation
Laylight in stairwell
Stair hall - before renovation
Stair hall - after renovation
Toilet
Stained glass windows
Exterior - brick facade detail
Pediment - sculpture detail on the facade
Closeup of stone ornament
Pediment - sculpture detail on the facade
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