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Brooklyn Historical Society 1882
Brooklyn Historical Society circa 1882

Brooklyn Historical Society

The mission of the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is to connect the past to the present and make the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come. Founded in 1863, BHS is a nationally recognized urban history center, comprised of a museum; scholarly research library; and educational center dedicated to preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's extraordinary 400-year history.

Located just steps from the entryway to the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Heights, BHS' four-story Queen Anne style building was completed in 1881 and was designed by architect George B. Post. Post's bold use of extensive terra cotta ornamentation on the façade, and an innovative truss system to support the ceiling of the central library, has long been revered by architectural historians.

In July 1991, the building was recognized as a National Historic Landmark and included on the National Register of Historic Places. Portions of the interior, including the library were designated as an Interior Landmark by the City of New York, one of the few interior landmarked buildings in Brooklyn.
Picture This! NY Vendor Code: BRO-120000

$199.95 (click to learn more) 		Grades 2-6
Explore the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and its impact on
New York City. Cross-curricular activities and worksheets are included.

8.5 x 11 3-Ring Binder in archival box
25 page Teachers’ Guide
27 Student Pages
23 Laminated Images
3 Lesson Plans

Using Brooklyn as the backdrop, BHS offers curriculum kits that explore the building of America from the revolution to modern day by studying its people, places and events that shaped its growth. The materials include laminated museum quality images from the BHS collection and a Teacher’s Guide with detailed lesson plans, comprehensive historical overviews and connections to learning standards.
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