Brooklyn: Adelphi Street - Willoughby Avenue (1) Adelphi Street, east side, south from Willoughby Avenue. April 27, 1940 P. L. Sperr (2) The three corner houses seen in view 1. On the left is Willoughby Avenue running east and showing the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church at Clermont Avenue. April 27, 1940 P. L. Sperr

Just like home Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1278), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption: "Just like home--Little things--like a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the kindergarten--add up to make going to school an attractive daily event. The hearth is believed to be the only one of its kind in a local school and bolsters Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joseph C. Noethen's claim that P. S. 20 \[located at 225 Adelphi Street] is'the most modern school in New York City.' ..."

Ultramodern Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1274), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption (1277): "Ultramodern--Some day, says the Board of Education, every school in New York City is going to look like brand-new P. S. 20 at \[225] Adelphi St. and Willoughby Ave., in the Fort Green section. ... Mrs. Gertrude LeVita of 636 2d St., takes advantage of moveable desks and chairs to keep her sixth graders quietly occupied in six different units of activity."

Ultramodern Image represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1274), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption (1277): "Ultramodern--Some day, says the Board of Education, every school in New York City is going to look like brand-new P. S. 20 at \[225] Adelphi St. and Willoughby Ave., in the Fort Green section. ... Mrs. Gertrude LeVita of 636 2d St., takes advantage of moveable desks and chairs to keep her sixth graders quietly occupied in six different units of activity."

Souvenirs from many lands Caption: "Souvenirs from many lands--Clad in combination Chinese-and-Japanese cap and kimono sent to her family by Brooklyn GI stationed in Far East, Judith Gentile, 10, of 1022 Bedford Ave., proudly displays her Italian-made doll to Eleanor Kudyeck, 10, of 394 Clifton Place, costumed in Swedish style. It was all part of celebration marking UNESCO Week at P. S. 20, \[225] Adelphi St. and Willoughby Ave., in which youngsters exhibited articles collected by relatives and friends in foreign lands."

P.S. 20 Aerial view of PS 20 basketball court and playground with many commercial buildings in background. The school is located at 225 Adelphi Street.