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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