About This Item

  • TitleBoro Pres. Harvey lays cornerstone of new Childrens Court on Union Hall St. Jamaica, L.I
  • Call NumberGOVT_0106
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryQueensborough president touching trowell to cornerstone inscribed "1932" before assembled crowd of dignitaries. American flag draped over brick wall above cornerstone; two workers partically seen on top of unfinished brick wall.
  • Date1932
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle from inscription on verso. On verso: date inscribed: Jan. 29/32. Grease pencil cropping marks.
  • SubjectHarvey, George U ; Cornerstone laying -- New York (State) -- New York ; Municipal officials and employees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Building construction -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm]
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceJamaica (New York, N.Y.)Queens (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.