About This Item

  • Call NumberBPL_0881
  • TitleKey to a bonanza of books
  • SummaryFour men in suits at presentation of oversize key at dedication of Kings Highway Branch Library. Caption on verso of undigitized image: "Key to a bonanza of books: Commissioner of Public Works Frederick H. Zurmuhlen presents a golden key symbolizing the opening of the new Kings Highway Regional Branch library, Kings Highway and Ocean Ave., to Henry J. Davenport, president of the Board of Trustees of the Brooklyn Public Library. Looking on, left, is Borough Secretary Joseph Reich, representing Borough President Cashmore, and, right, Franics R. St. John, Chief Librarin of the Brooklyn Public Library."
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle and date (Oct. 12, 1954) from caption on verso of undigitized image.
  • SubjectSt. John, Francis R ; Brooklyn Public Library. Kings Highway Branch ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Building dedications -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm] ; Library administrators -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library trustees -- New York (State) -- New York
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Midwood (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Brooklyn Public Library: Branches: Kings Highway: Opening: Key