About This Item

  • TitleNew library for Flatlands
  • Call NumberBPL_0757
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (BPL 0762), some of which may also be described in this new record; Caption: "New library for Flatlands--New home for Flatlands Branch of Brooklyn Public Library is opened by officials. Left to right are Henry J. Davenport, president of the B. P. L. board of trustees; Phyllis Cole, branch librarian, and Francis R. St. John, chief librarian, New building at 2065 Flatbush Ave. boasts parking area."
  • Date1955
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic printsportraits
  • NoteOn verso: date stamped: Jan. 26, 1955; Brooklyn Eagle stamp; photographer's stamp. Title from caption on verso.
  • SubjectCashmore, John, 1895-1961 ; Cole, Phyllis ; Davenport, Henry Joralemon, 1880-1960 ; St. John, Francis R ; Brooklyn Public Library. Flatlands Branch ; Books -- New York (State) -- New York ; Building dedications -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm] ; Library administrators -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library employees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library trustees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Flatlands (New York, N.Y.)
  • 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.