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Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Cadman Plaza West
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Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
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Luncheonette and liquor store at the intersection of Cadman Plaza West (Fulton Street), Clinton and Tillary Streets; January 17, 1959. This site would become the Brooklyn Heights branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, following the demolition of the original Montague Street branch. The new library opened in 1962, but has recently shuttered in advance of the construction of a residential skyscraper. The Hotel Touraine, also demolished, is visible at right.
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Brooklyn Heights Branch, BPL, ca. 1961. Planned in the wake of the demolition of the 1903 Montague Branch, the mid century modern Brooklyn Heights Branch opened on May 31, 1962. Designed by Francis Keally, one of the architects behind the main branch at Grand Army Plaza, the most prominent feature on the simple boxy facade are the reliefs flanking the entry. Created by artist Clemente Spampinato, the six Art Deco style reliefs depict industry and businesses; crafts; sciences; knowledge; literature; and arts. In 2011, a Brooklyn architectural historian wrote "I’ve always been surprised someone hasn’t advocated tearing it down for a high rise, which would include a new library. I’m sure that will happen someday." Only a few years later those exact plans came to be. In the summer of 2016 the building closed and library functions were moved to a temporary location. The building was demolished over the summer of 2017 and in its place a 36-story condo tower with a three-story library space at the base will rise.
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Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
Periodicals reading room of the Montague branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 17, 1914.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
Stacks and reference room of the Montague branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, November 17, 1914.
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Brooklyn: corner of Fulton Street and Clinton Street, 1922.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
\[Corner of Tillary Street and Clinton Street (right).] Corner of Tillary Street and Clinton Street (right.) Fulton Street at left. View looking south.
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Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, view from business library across to circulation room.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, interior basement book chute down from lobby.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, reading room.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, children's library 2nd floor, interior of main room to desk, children.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, children's library, 2nd floor.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, interior detail business library book conveyor and workers.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, detail exterior main entrance.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, general exterior from N.E.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, interior view of main lobby desk, people.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, business library.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, entrance lobby.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights branch, exterior view of north end and rear.
Brooklyn Heights Branch, Brooklyn Public Library
280 Fulton Street. Brooklyn Public Library, circulation library.
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