Girls' High School, Secondary school in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, US
The red brick Gothic Revival building at 475 Nostrand Avenue features two symmetrical pavilions around a central entrance with a bell tower.
Established in 1885, Girls' High School emerged from Brooklyn's first public secondary school, the Central Grammar School at Court and Livingston Streets.
The school produced notable graduates including Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman, and singer Lena Horne, reflecting its educational impact.
The Victorian Gothic structure, designed by James W. Naughton, received New York City Landmark status to protect its architectural elements for future generations.
Under Principal Calvin Patterson until 1902, the school enforced strict regulations prohibiting running, athletics, dancing, and social gatherings for female students.
Location: Brooklyn
Inception: 1885
Architects: James W. Naughton
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Second Empire style
Address: 475 Nostrand Avenue
GPS coordinates: 40.68150,-73.94960
Latest update: July 9, 2025 07:55
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