SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (BPL 0607, BPL 0609), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three very similar images in two different sizes. Caption (0608): "Willing hands--Plenty of spade-wielders were on hand yesterday for ground-breaking at site of new Coney Island Branch of Brooklyn Public Library. Left to right, Deputy Mayor Henry Epstein; Kenneth Sutherland, Coney Island Democratic leader; Public Works Commissioner Frederick Zurmuhlen; the Rev. John O'Mara of Our Lady of Solace R. C. Church; Councilman Edward Vogel; Borough President Cashmore, and Assistant Chief Librarian Mildred S. Young." 0607 is a snapshot.
Note0607: 4 x 5 in.; 0608: grease pencil cropping marks; on verso: date stamped: Oct. 26, 1954; Brooklyn Eagle stamp. Title from inscriptions on versos.
Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
SubjectCashmore, John, 1895-1961 ; Brooklyn Public Library. Coney Island Branch ; Clergy -- New York (State) -- New York ; Ground breaking ceremonies -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm] ; Municipal officials and employees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Shovels -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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