SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (SCHL 1240), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views of school children trying to cross street with many moving vehicles in business district, and twelve-story commercial building in background. Caption: "Remedy needed--Worried over the risks their children must take in crossing Flatbush Ave. Extension, members of the Parent-Teacher Association of P. S. 5 [located at Tillary Street and Bridge Street] have petitioned the city to construct an overpass to eliminate the menace illustrated in this photo taken at Flatbush Ave. Extension and Tillary St."
Note1239: Grease pencil cropping marks. On verso: 1239: date stamped: Nov. 25, 1945; "Eagle staff photo;" 1240: date inscribed: 1945; Brooklyn Eagle stamp. Title from caption on verso of 1239.
SubjectPublic School 5 (New York, N.Y.) ; Automobiles -- New York (State) -- New York ; City traffic -- New York (State) -- New York ; School children -- New York (State) -- New York ; Trucks -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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