About This Item


  • Call NumberSCHL_0199
  • TitleNew Polytechnic Institute
  • SummaryArchitectural model: caption: "New Polytechnic Institute--Arrow indicates the American Safety Razor Corporation building occupying most of the square block by Lawrence, Johnson and Jay Sts. and Myrtle Ave., which has been acquired by Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn for a new home. Also to be acquired for the project is the remainder of the Jay St. property extending to Myrtle Ave."
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteGrease pencil cropping marks. On verso: date stamped: Apr. 15, 1954; Brooklyn Eagle stamp. Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorBrooklyn Eagle
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectBrooklyn Polytechnic Institute ; Architectural models -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Downtown Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn 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: Schools: Adult: Polytechnic Institute: Buildings