Cite AsBrooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (BPL 0587, BPL 0594, BPL 0583, BPL 0588), some of which may also be described in this new record; Five exterior views, including three snapshots, in four different sizes, of the Coney Island Branch of Brooklyn Public Library located on Stillwell Avenue. 0583 includes sign over library entrance, "Sally's Beauty Shoppe." 0587 and 0588 show Christmas decorations in library windows. 0594 shows close-up view of unidentified man looking at sign in library window, "Keeping healthy and active in the later years, a special exhibit sponsored by Brooklyn Hebrew Home and Hospital for the Aged. The week beginning November 7th has been proclaimed by Mayor Robert F. Wagner ..." Four of the images are not dated. In 1954 the branch moved to 1901 Mermaid Avenue.
NoteOn verso of 0594: date stamped: Jan. 5, 1955; "Please credit Jay Sharp, photographer." Title from inscriptions on versos of 0591 and 0594.
SubjectBrooklyn Public Library. Coney Island Branch ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York ; Signs and signboards -- New York (State) -- New York
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