National Historic Landmark

Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
Listed
July 16, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91002054

About this property

The Center for Brooklyn History (CBH, formerly known as the Brooklyn Historical Society) 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.

Location

128 Pierrepont St.
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
40.69482, -73.99238

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Brooklyn Historical Society listed on the National Register?

Brooklyn Historical Society was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Brooklyn Historical Society?

Brooklyn Historical Society is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Brooklyn Historical Society a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Brooklyn Historical Society has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Brooklyn Historical Society?

The period of significance for Brooklyn Historical Society is recorded as the industrial era.

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