SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (HOSP 0150), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two similar images Caption (0149): "New hospital--Laying cornerstone for the new Brooklyn tuberculosis and Chronic Disease Hospital, Mayor O'Dwyer aplies the first trowel of cement. Left to right in front row are Public Works Commissioner Frederick H. Zurmuhlen; Dr. Irwin E. Siris, president of the Kings County Medical Society; Dr. Marcus D. Kogel, Commissioner of Hospitals, and Borough Works Commissioner John J. Lynch." Both images include several other unidentified men.
NoteOn verso of 0149: date stamped: Jun[e] 11, 1949; on caption: "Eagle staff photo;" date inscribed on verso of 0150: 1949. Title from caption on verso of 0149.
SubjectO'Dwyer, William, 1890-1964 ; Cornerstone laying -- New York (State) -- New York ; Hospitals -- New York (State) -- New York ; Mayors -- New York (State) -- New York ; Municipal officials and employees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Physicians -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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