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Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn Historical Society is a historic place in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 91002054.

Brooklyn, Kings County, New YorkListed July 17, 1991NRIS #91002054★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Brooklyn Historical Society?

The Center for Brooklyn History is a museum, library, and educational center founded in 1863 that preserves and encourages the study of Brooklyn's 400-year history. The center's Romanesque Revival building, located at Pierrepont and Clinton Streets in Brooklyn Heights, was designed by George B. Post and built in 1878–1881 by David H. King Jr., is a National Historic Landmark and part of New York City's Brooklyn Heights Historic District. The CBH houses materials relating to the history of Brooklyn and its people, and hosts exhibitions which draw over 9,000 members a year. In addition to general programming, the CBH serves over 70,000 public school students and teachers annually by providing exhibit tours, educational programs and curricula, and making its professional staff available for instruction and consultation.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Brooklyn Historical Society
City
Brooklyn
County
Kings County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
July 17, 1991
NRIS reference number
91002054
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.69482, -73.99238
When was Brooklyn Historical Society listed on the National Register?

Brooklyn Historical Society was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1991.

Where is Brooklyn Historical Society located?

Brooklyn Historical Society is located in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York at approximately 40.69482, -73.99238. See the map above.

Is Brooklyn Historical Society a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Brooklyn Historical Society is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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