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210 Marcy Avenue
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Drug store at the northwest corner of Marcy Avenue and Division Street, January 18, 1959.
Clownin' Around
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The features of the modern-day clown are said to come from multiple mediums: the British theater of Joseph Grimaldi, the early circus of Philip Astley, and Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci. The clown is a derivative of the Ancient Greek and Roman Zanni, or "rustic fool." Initially created as an accompaniment to the witty Harlequin, the clown has evolved into the stand-alone character we are familiar with today.
250 Havemeyer Street
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Building at the northwest corner of South 9th and Havemeyer Streets, South Williamsburg; January 18, 1959.
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223 Division Street
Second hand shop at 223 Division Street, New York.
First Hebrew Day Nursery
First Hebrew Day Nursery Facade of First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, a small, two-story, brick building at 221 Division Avenue.
First Hebrew Day Nursery
New $50,000 day nursery Caption: "New $50,000 day nursery to be dedicated today--The photograph shows the up-to-date structure to be opened today by the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House, a charter constituent of the Brooklyn Federation of Jewish Charities, at 221 Division Avenue, Brooklyn. A group of children \[and three adult women, presumably teachers] ... is shown in front of the modern structure which will have facilities for 75 pre-school children."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Children's rhythm band Caption: "Cymbals clash and tambourines compete for attention with triangles and a drum or two, but it's all done ... under expert supervision of a music teacher trained to conduct a children's rhythm band. The rhythm band is one of the most popular institutions of the first Hebrew Day Nursery \[located at 221 Division Avenue]."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Arts and crafts class Caption: "There are lots of things that can be done with clay, as Jacob has discovered in the arts and class class at the First Hebrew Day Nursery \[at 221 Division Avenue]. ..."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
\[First Hebrew Day Nursery & Neighborhood House student] Caption: "This girl \[sitting and painting on newspaper, possibly making papier-mache object] wants to be a Day Nursery nurse when she grows up. Meanwhile there are painting jobs to absorb one's time and energy."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn Caption: "\[Seven] youngsters gather around the table in the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, 221 Division Ave. ..."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Piano lesson School girl playing the piano and eight girls and one boy standing around the piano watching her. Caption: "Piano lesson--Classes in music at the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House \[at 221 Division Avenue] are well attended and youngsters afforded an opportunity to express the things of the spirit."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
First Hebrew Day Nursery & Neighborhood House Close-up of entrance of First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood of Brooklyn, a small, two-story, brick building at 221 Division Avenue; street number engraved over door and name engraved over doorway.
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Trying on her dress Caption: "Trying on her dress--It must fit well and look beautiful before these youthful fashion experts at the First Hebrew Day Nursery \[at 221 Division Avenue] who design and make their own dresses will give their approval."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Building for the future Caption: "This youngster, one of those whom the First Hebrew Day Nursery of Brooklyn \[at 221 Division Avenue] cares for on an average of 74 a day, finds carpentry play with this wood vise deeply absorbing. ..."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Keep up the good work Caption: "Keep up the good work--Morris J. Solomon beams upon the artistic effort of one of the \[two] children \[in painting class] in the First Hebrew Day Nursing and Neighborhood House, 221 Division Ave., one of the 116 agencies benefiting from the Federation drive."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Fashion show Caption: "Fashion show--Rachel Stern of 228 S. 9th St., center, has her dress buttoned by sister, Minna, 13, while another sister, Goldy, 14 watches. All are wearing dresses they made themselves in a sewing class at the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, 221 Division Ave., and exhibited last night in a fashion show."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Summer play Caption: "Summer play--School-age children of working mothers emjoy activity like that at the First Hebrew Day Nursery, 221 Division Ave, sponsored by the Mayor's Committee on Wartime Care for Children. ..."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Nursery band Caption: "Nursery band--It's showtime at First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood H\[ouse] of Brooklyn \[located at 112 Division Avenue] and the 'orchestra' made up of nursery tots helps ring up the curtain \[on] 'The Circus,' written, produced and acted by tots of two to 11 who are in the nursery's care."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Prize-winning speakers Caption: "Prize-winning speakers--Joan B. Eckman of Far Rockaway, left, and Joan Volkman of Forest Hills, right, were first and second prize winners in Catholic high school speaking contest in Elmhurst. With them is the Rev. Daniel A. Dwyer of St. Bartholomew's R. C. Church, Elmhurst, who conducted the programs."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Dedication ceremonies Caption: "Dedication ceremonies--Mrs. Ira Rosenson, second from right \[standing], presides at tablet dedication exercises at First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House, 221 Division Ave. Looking on are William S. Gailmor, speaker for the occasion, Mrs. Harold Davis, chairman, and Mrs. Lester Miller, extreme right, who unveiled the tablets;" on table in front of them: purse, tray with pitcher and several glasses, and large floral bouquet, and portion of American flag on wall in background.
First Hebrew Day Nursery
A study in clay Caption: "A study in clay--Maxwell Goldberg \[a student at First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, 112 Division Avenue] concentrates on what may or may look like a circus clown when he's finished."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Taking my picture Caption: "Taking my picture--Joan Feldman, 8, grins shyly at the cameraman while her oatmeal leaks from the spoon during supper hour at the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, 221 Division Ave."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Summer school dancers Caption: "Summer school dancers--At First Hebrew Nursery, 221 Division Ave., youngsters do Polish folk dance during all-day open house and entertainment by nursery's 85 children yesterday. ... Left to right are Marie Salario, 10, 184 Clymer St.; Robert Larson, 9, 98 Rodney St.; Mona Tucker, 11, 104 Divison Ave.; Stanley Pecknay, 9, 379 Rodney St.; Barbara Pecknay, 11, 379 Rodney St., and Alan Greenberg, 8, 201 S. 4th St."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
\[Hebrew Educational Society officers] Caption: "At the annual meeting of the Hebrew Educational Society, Nathaniel Bloom \[shaking hands with Nat Bass] was re-elected president for the third year last night, Wednesday, Dec. 8th. L\[eft to r\[ight]: Seth Larrus, re-elected vice president, Mr. Bloom, Mrs. Irving J. Sands, re-elected treasurer, Nat Bass, Chairman of the Societies Golden Jubilee Celebration which culminates with a dinner and dance at the Hotel St. George, Jan. 16, 1949, and Dr. Alter F. Landesman, Exec. Director, H. E. S."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Young fire-eaters Caption: "Young fire-eaters--Some of the youngsters who took part in the play, 'The Little Firemen" for the entertainment of guests at the annual meeting yesterday of the First Hebrew and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, 221 Division Ave., were, left to right \[holding ladder], Janice Weinstein, Andy Ferrara, Barbara Trugman, and Dena Rubin."
250 Havemeyer Street
\[Northwest corner of S. 9th Street and Division Avenue.] Northwest corner of S. 9th Street and Division Avenue.
210 Marcy Avenue
\[Northeast corner of Marcy Avenue (right) and Division Avenue.] Northeast corner of Marcy Avenue (right) and Division Avenue - near expressway. 210 Marcy Avenue at corner (drug store.)
First Hebrew Day Nursery
First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn Caption: "As always, the \[three] clowns were the hit of the show put on by the youngsters of the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn as the feature of its annual meeting held yesterday (Thurs.) at the nursery, 221 Division Avenue. Fifty boys and girls ... took part in the play entitled, 'The Circus,' which they wrote and produced themselves. ..."
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Dr. Rose Sachs Dr. Rose Sachs, dentist at First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn, 221 Division Avenue, performing dental procedure on girl, presumably a student at the school.
First Hebrew Day Nursery
Hula dance Caption: "The hula dance put on by these hip-swaying lasses features the show presented by the children of the First Hebrew Day Nursery and Neighborhood House of Brooklyn during its annual meeting held yesterday (Thurs.) at the nursery, 221 Division Avenue. ... ; the play \[was] entitled 'The Circus'."
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