About This Item

  • Call NumberBPL_0865
  • Title[Unveiling of cornerstone of Kings Highway Branch Library]
  • SummaryUnveiling of cornerstone of Kings Highway Branch Library at Ocean Parkway and Kings Highway, probably on opening day ceremonies, October 11, 1954; man in center holding scissors after having cut covering to reveal cornerstone, which reads "1953"; dignitaries to right of cornerstone include Borough President John Cashman; dignitaries to left of cornerstone include Library Director Franics R. St. John.
  • Date[1954]
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle supplied by cataloger. On verso: photographer's stamp.
  • CreatorVerna Photographers
  • SubjectSt. John, Francis R ; Cashmore, John, 1895-1961 ; Brooklyn Public Library. Kings Highway Branch ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Building dedications -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm]
  • 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: Cornerstone