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Public School 39, Historic school building in Park Slope, Brooklyn, US

Public School 39 features three floors of brick and stone construction, with a central tower and steep slate-covered mansard roofs spanning the structure.

Built between 1876 and 1877 under architect Samuel B. Leonard's supervision, the school combines architectural elements of Second Empire and Italianate styles.

The educational institution maintains its original purpose, serving generations of students from diverse backgrounds in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Located at 417 6th Avenue in Brooklyn, the school continues to operate as part of the New York City Department of Education system.

The building received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and earned New York City Landmark status in 1977.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 1876

Architectural style: Second Empire style, Italianate architecture

Address: 417 6th Avenue

GPS coordinates: 40.66861,-73.98389

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11

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