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Lutheran Hospital
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The Lutheran Hospital was opened in 1881 and closed in 1979. It served the community of East New York for almost 100 years. An article from the New York Times in August 1979 chalked up its closure to an outstanding debt of two million dollars. According to the executive director, "the hospital was receiving $168 a day per patient...while others were getting an average of $225 to $250." On August 15th, 1979, the hospital was forced to close abruptly, leaving hundreds of staffers and professionals demanding their final paycheck. The hospital was demolished in the 1980s. This 113-bed hospital was forced to close abruptly, transferring 28 patients to nearby St. Mary's and leaving 300 employees out of work.
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Public School 84
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Public School 84, 1931. Constructed in the last decade of the 19th century, with an additions added early in the 20th century, Public School 84 originally served the large Jewish population of Brownsville. In 1916 it was the location of the first district teachers council in the city, when faculty of more than 15 district school met to discuss their work and to present the Board of Education with issues and concerns. The school has had a number of well-known alumni, including Max Fleischer, a pioneer of animation and Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress (and to run for president).
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Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
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Brownsville Branch, June 25, 1942. The Brownsville Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library was designed by Lord & Hewlett and completed in 1908. The Brownsville Library was one of the original independent libraries that constituted the core of the Brooklyn Public Library established in 1902. The two-story, five-bay, brick building has seen a number of renovations in its history including work completed following a fire in 1922.

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Our Lady of Loreto image

Our Lady of Loreto

\[Our Lady of Loreto Church] Interior, Our Lady of Loreto Church, Sackman Street and Pacific Street: many rows of pews, supporting pillars, altar, reredos, and portion of ceiling with tromp d'oeil section.
Our Lady of Loreto image

Our Lady of Loreto

In memory Life-size statue of Our Lady of Loreto on pedestal in front of Our Lady of Loreto Church, Sackman Street and Pacific Street; large wreath on stand on each side of statue; inscription under statue: "In loving memory of Our Lady of Loreto boys who placed their lives on the altar of our country. Requiescant in pace, Eliodoro Capobianco, pastor, A. D. MCMXLV."
Our Lady of Loreto image

Our Lady of Loreto

Our Lady of Loreto R. C. Church Facade and towers of church. Caption: "Our Lady of Loreto Church, Sackman and Pacific Streets. Parish founded in 1894 ... Present church dedicated on April 5, 1908. ..." Earlier caption: "Our Lady of Loretto R. C. Church..."
Lutheran Hospital image

Lutheran Hospital

Lutheran Hospital Inscription: "The new Lutheran Hospital (old hospital shows in background), East New York Ave. & Junius St., Brooklyn.Cornerstone will be laid Sunday, May 8, at 3 p.m." Image shows building under construction and several parked cars in the foreground.
Lutheran Hospital image

Lutheran Hospital

Lutheran Hospital Image represented is one of a related set (HOSP 0496), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two exterior views, in different sizes, of Lutheran Hospital buildings. Inscription on verso of 0499: " The old Lutheran Hospital at East New York Avenue & Junius St., Brooklyn ..." The images are not dated.
Lutheran Hospital image

Lutheran Hospital

Lutheran Hospital Exterior elevation of Lutheran Hospital located at the intersection of East New York Avenue and Junius Street.
Lutheran Hospital image

Lutheran Hospital

Lutheran Hospital Image represented is one of a related set (HOSP 0496), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two exterior views, in different sizes, of Lutheran Hospital buildings. Inscription on verso of 0499: " The old Lutheran Hospital at East New York Avenue & Junius St., Brooklyn ..." The images are not dated.
Atlantic Avenue and East New York Avenue image

Atlantic Avenue and East New York Avenue

Brooklyn: high-angle view of Atlantic Avenue near East New York, undated.
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Public School 155

PS 155 Close-up of facade of PS 155, a large, five-story, brick and masonry building located at 1355 Herkimer Street, with portion of residential building on far right and portion of church on far left, and apparent construction site with three large tanks and small shed with sign, "John Auer & Sons, Builders & Contractors, 955 Broadway; tel. 88Bushwick," in foreground.
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Callahan-Kelly Playground

Ready for the youngsters Aerial view: caption: " 'Ready for the youngsters--' ... By next summer this scene will blossom out with kiddies playing in the wading pool, digging in the sand pit and skating on the roller track. Photo shows the smaller section of new three and one-half acre playground just opened by the Department of Parks, bounded by Eastern Parkway, Fulton St., Truxton St. and Van Sinderen Ave." Image includes three parked automobiles in foreground and group of commercial and residential buildings in far background.
Fulton Street and Eastern Parkway image

Fulton Street and Eastern Parkway

Davis House, Eastern Parkway and Fulton Street, undated.
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1611 East New York Avenue

Hebrew Educational Society Young People's Fellowship mural Caption: "A wall of the Hebrew Educational Society Young People's Fellowship at 400 Stone Ave. is adorned with a mural \[banner above figures: 'H. E. S. Young People's Fellowship salutes the youth of Israel'] painted by Ralph Cohen, a member of the art class at the center. ... It was painted in connection with the observance of Jewish Youth Week."
1495 Herkimer Street image

1495 Herkimer Street

On strike Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0894), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption: "On strike--Members of Communications Workers of American picket Western Electric warehouse and storage yard at 1495 Herkimer St." Image shows two men and one woman carrying large placards with text, "CWA-CIO are on strike against Bell System for a living wage." 0895 includes policeman standing in right foreground.
Atlantic Avenue Station, BMT Canarsie Line image

Atlantic Avenue Station, BMT Canarsie Line

\[Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY] Long Island Railroad East New York Station with the BMT Canarsie line Atlantic Avenue Station above in Brooklyn, NY.
1495 Herkimer Street image

1495 Herkimer Street

Pickets in Brooklyn Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0923, WORK 0925, WORK 0924), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four views of Western Union employees picketing at four Brooklyn locations. In 0924-0926, men are carrying placards. In 0923, man is carrying a poster; image also includes a policeman and a police car. Location in 0923 is 311 Washington Street and, in 0924, 1495 Herkimer Street. The other two locations are unknown.
1495 Herkimer Street image

1495 Herkimer Street

Pickets in Brooklyn Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0923, WORK 0925, WORK 0924), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four views of Western Union employees picketing at four Brooklyn locations. In 0924-0926, men are carrying placards. In 0923, man is carrying a poster; image also includes a policeman and a police car. Location in 0923 is 311 Washington Street and, in 0924, 1495 Herkimer Street. The other two locations are unknown.
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1325 Herkimer Street

Brooklyn: Herkimer Street - Rockaway Avenue Herkimer Street, north side, between Rockaway Ave., and Eastern Parkway, showing the Church of God - - - Jesus (Italian), at No. 1325. Iu 1929 it was the Bleecker Memorial Congregational Church. To the right is P.S. No. 155. April 20, 1936. P. L. Sperr.
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1 Van Sinderen Avenue

Brooklyn: Van Sinderen - Fulton St. Van Sinderen Ave., at the S.W. corner of Fulton Street, showing the Manhattan Hotel. Also seen is the Fulton Street Elevated Line of the B.1.T. In 1873 this hotel known as the Metropolitan, was owned by Robert Smith. It stood on the Brooklyn town line. This hotel was demolished in 1924, and a 2-story building was erected by the Western Electric Co. 1922\. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
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152 Somers Street

Brooklyn: 174 Somers Street (low home behind telegraph pole; adjoining peaked-roof house is no. 162), between Broadway and Sackman Street, 1923.
152 Somers Street image

152 Somers Street

Brooklyn: Somers Street - Sackman Street 152-170 Somers Street, south side, between Sackman Street and Broadway. The two peaked roof homes are very old. They were historically connected with James Pelling. Pelling's Lane passed these houses connecting Bushwick Road, (now Ave)., with Jamaica Turnpike, (now Norman Place). The junction of all B.M.T. Elevated Lines is seen in the background. 1923\. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
152 Somers Street image

152 Somers Street

Brooklyn: south side of Somers Street between Broadway and Eastern Parkway, 1922.
152 Somers Street image

152 Somers Street

Brooklyn: 174 Somers Street (low home behind telegraph pole; adjoining peaked-roof house is no. 162), between Broadway and Sackman Street, 1923.
Broadway Junction Station, BMT Jamaica and Canarsie Lines image

Broadway Junction Station, BMT Jamaica and Canarsie Lines

\[View of els at Van Sinderen Avenue.] View of els at Van Sinderen Avenue - Broadway Junction Station.
1677 St. Marks Avenue image

1677 St. Marks Avenue

Brooklyn: St. Mark's Avenue - Rockaway Avenue P. L. Sperr, photographer 6-25-1942 Neg. A-634
1677 St. Marks Avenue image

1677 St. Marks Avenue

Brooklyn: St. Mark's Avenue - Eastern Parkway Church 6-25-1942 P.L. Sperr, photographer Neg. A-795
1677 St. Marks Avenue image

1677 St. Marks Avenue

Brooklyn: St. Mark's Avenue - Eastern Parkway St. Marks Avenue and Eastern Pkwy. Church Brooklyn 6/25/42 Neg. A-345
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51 Watkins Street

Brooklyn: Watkins St. - Glenmore Ave. Watkins Street adj. n.e. corner Glenmore Avenue Synagogue Brooklyn 6/25/42 Neg. A-325
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Public School 84

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

61 Glenmore Avenue. Brooklyn Public Library, Brownsville branch. Interior, children's library main reading room
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

In- and out-going lines for the children's branch of the Brownsville branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 23, 1914.
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Patrons at the registration desk of the Brownsville branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 16, 1914.
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Patrons at the reference desk of the Brownsville branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 16, 1914.
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

View of a long line of school children waiting to enter Brownsville Branch of Brooklyn Public Library on opening day of Carnegie building, December 19, 1908. Image includes several residential buildings in background.
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Information desk and card catalog for the children's branch of the Brownsville branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 23, 1914.
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

General reading room of the Brownsville branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 16, 1914.
Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library image

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

Brownsville Branch, Brooklyn Public Library

James L. Williams House image

James L. Williams House

James L. Williams House image

James L. Williams House

Brooklyn: New York Avenue (East) - Williams Avenue (1) East New York Ave., north side, opposite Williams Ave., showing the home of James L. Williams. This house, dating from 1843, has been also known as Tubbs Hotel. It originally faced the intersection of the Brooklyn and eamaica Plank Road (Fulton Street) and Flatbush Road (East New York Ave). New (1922) the house faces East New York Ave., having been turned and moved about 100 feet westward. On the Kirng's County Map of 1873 in the Atlas of Long Island, the Williams estate owned lots 21 to 59 in the area. The Trinity Hospital owns most of this property, and occupies this house (in 1937). 1922\. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection. (2) The same, showing house No. 1829, to the left ef the hospital. April 1923. Eugene L. Armbruster Collection.
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Williams Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Williams Avenue M. E. Church, whose congregation may disband View from right of clapboard church (presumably no longer extant) with large rectangular tower at corner; bare trees, utility pole, and street lamp before church; y wooden fence with torn and frayed signs and at right.
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