Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Brooklyn Historical Society
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
1. The Brooklyn Historical Society Marker
Historical Society
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
Designed by architect George B. Post and opened in 1881, this museum and library structure features an innovative truss suspension system, pioneering use of elaborate terra cotta ornament, and interior details of hand carved woodwork, custom bronze hardware, stained glass, and minton tile floors.
United States Department of the Interior
Designated 1991
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 40° 41.692′ N, 73° 59.523′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It is at the intersection of Pierrepont Street and Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east on Pierrepont Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stanley A. Bosworth (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Saviour (within shouting distance of this marker); Where the Dodgers Made Baseball History and Jackie Robinson Changed America (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Ward Beecher (about 500 feet away); Cornelius Heeney (about 600 feet away); United States Post Office (about 600 feet away); Main Brooklyn Post Office (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Also see . . . The Brooklyn Historical Society - National Park Service. Download National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021
2. The Brooklyn Historical Society Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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