South of Union Square logo
South of Union Square
Image
Brooklyn Central Court ยท 120 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn Central Court

Potential weapon

Six men in suits seen from above in court building at 120 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn Heights. Caption: "POTENTIAL WEAPON: Councilman Edward Vogel examines the nozzle on a fire-hose in the corridor of the Kings County Court Building through which dangerous criminals are taken in traveling between detention pens and courtrooms. Agreeing with Mr. Vogel that the nozzle could be quickly unscrewed and used as a bludgeon in a break for freedom are, left to right, County Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz, Bill (Bo-jangles) Robinson, dancer; Councilman Anthony Di Giovanna, Councilman William McCarthy and Council Vice Chairman Joseph T. Sharkey."

IMAGE DATE1946
FromBrooklyn Public Library logoBrooklyn Public Library

Nearby

View all

Also from the 1940s

View all

More from Brooklyn Public Library

Privacy PolicyTerms of Service