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Brooklyn College History Image Gallery

Photograph of Brooklyn College Contingent in NRA Parade

Photograph of Brooklyn College contingent in the National Recovery Act Parade

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Photograph of Brooklyn College Contingent in NRA Parade

Downtown Campus

Photograph of Brooklyn College downtown campus at 66 Court Street.

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Downtown Campus

66 Court Street

Photograph of 66 Court Street, Brooklyn College downtown campus

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66 Court Street

383 Pearl Street

Photograph of 383 Pearl Street, Brooklyn College downtown campus, administrative headquarters

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383 Pearl Street

Aerial View of Midwood Campus

Aerial photograph of Brooklyn College Midwood campus

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Aerial View of Midwood Campus

Aerial View of Stadium

Aerial photograph of stadium

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Aerial View of Stadium

President Boylan at Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Photograph of Brooklyn College President William A. Boylan at groundbreaking ceremonies for Midwood campus

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President Boylan at Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Mayor LaGuardia at Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Photograph of Mayor Fiorella LaGuardia at groundbreaking ceremonies for Midwood campus

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Mayor LaGuardia at Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Photograph of Midwood Campus groundbreaking ceremonies

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Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Mayor LaGuardia Breaks Ground at Midwood Campus

Photograph of Mayor Fiorella LaGuardia breaking ground for the Midwood campus

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Mayor LaGuardia Breaks Ground at Midwood Campus

Groundbreaking Ceremonies at Midwood Campus

Photograph of Midwood Campus groundbreaking ceremonies

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Groundbreaking Ceremonies at Midwood Campus

Students on Way to Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Photograph of students and others on their way to the Midwood campus groundbreaking ceremonies

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Students on Way to Midwood Campus Groundbreaking Ceremonies

Early Construction of Midwood Campus

Photograph of early construction at Midwood campus

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Early Construction of Midwood Campus

Ditmas Homestead

Photograph of Ditmas Homestead which was demolished in 1961, making way for Brooklyn College's Student Center Building

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Ditmas Homestead

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his visit to Brooklyn College to lay the cornerstone for the Gymnasium named Roosevelt Hall

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President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Ditmas House Painting

Photograph of a painting of the Ditmas House by Prof. Robert Barret of the Brooklyn College Art Dept.

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Ditmas House Painting

Presentation of Ditmas House Painting

Photograph of Alan Forsythe and Gordon Lattey, Presidents of the day and evening student bodies, receiving a painting of the Ditmas House by and from Prof. Robert Barret of Brooklyn College's Art Dept.

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Presentation of Ditmas House Painting

Photograph of Ditmas House

Photograph of Ditmas House taken from where Midwood High School now stands.

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Photograph of Ditmas House

Farmland

Photograph of farmland where Midwood campus is now located

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Farmland

Mayor LaGuardia at Dedication

Photograph of Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia at the dedication of the new Brooklyn College buildings

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Mayor LaGuardia at Dedication

Aerial View of Circus Grounds

Aerial photograph of circus grounds on future site of Midwood campus

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Aerial View of Circus Grounds

Circus Tents

Photograph of circus tents on future site of Midwood campus

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Circus Tents

Circus Workers

Photograph of circus workers on circus grounds of future Midwood campus

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Circus Workers

Ferris Wheel

Photograph of ferris wheel on circus grounds of future Midwood campus site

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Ferris Wheel

Inside Circus Tent

Photograph inside of circus tent on future Midwood campus site

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Inside Circus Tent

Circus Grounds

Photograph of circus grounds on site of future Midwood campus

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Circus Grounds

Spoon River Anthology

Photograph of Brooklyn College Players in a production of "Spoon River Anthology"

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Spoon River Anthology

Student Demonstration

Photograph of student demonstration

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Student Demonstration

Brooklyn Cruiser Bell

Photograph of "The bell which rested on the main floor of LaGuardia for many years."

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Brooklyn Cruiser Bell

Midwood Campus Dedication Ceremonies

Photograph of Midwood campus dedication ceremonies

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Midwood Campus Dedication Ceremonies

The New Campus

Map of the new Brooklyn College campus in Midwood

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The New Campus

College Community Center Building

Second and third floor plans with proposed occupancies for the Student Union Building

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College Community Center Building

Plot Plan Showing Library, Academic and Science Buildings and Proposed Improvements

Plot plan for Midwood campus showing the library, academic and science buildings as well as the Ditmas house and proposed improvements

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Plot Plan Showing Library, Academic and Science Buildings and Proposed Improvements

Proposed Gymnasia for Brooklyn College

Architect's rendering of the proposed gymnasium for the new Brooklyn College. For architectural plans, including floor plans, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department.

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Proposed Gymnasia for Brooklyn  College

View of Mall Toward Science and Library Buildings, Brooklyn College

Architect's rendering of the view of the mall and toward the science and library buildings. For architectural plans, including floor plans, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department.

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View of Mall Toward Science and Library Buildings, Brooklyn College

Proposed Library for Brooklyn College

Architect's rendering of the proposed library for the new Brooklyn College. For architectural plans, including floor plans, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department.

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Proposed Library for Brooklyn College

Photograph of President Franklin Roosevelt speaking at Brooklyn College Cornerstone Laying

Cornerstone collection. Although titled "Material in cornerstone of gymnasium building," items were actually located in the cornerstone of Boylan Hall.

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Photograph of President Franklin Roosevelt speaking at Brooklyn College Cornerstone Laying

Deans Mario Cosenza & Adele Bildersee at Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new Brooklyn College

Cornerstone collection. Photograph of Deans Mario Cosenza and Adele Bildersee at the historic Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new Brooklyn College buildings.

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Deans Mario Cosenza & Adele Bildersee at Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new Brooklyn College

President Boylan and Prof. Breithut at Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new Brooklyn College

Cornerstone collection. Photograph of college president Dr. William Boylan and Professor Breithut at historic Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new Brooklyn College.

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President Boylan and Prof. Breithut at Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the new Brooklyn College

Photograph of Brooklyn College President, William A. Boylan

Cornerstone collection. Photograph of Brooklyn College President, William A. Boylan.

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Photograph of Brooklyn College President, William A. Boylan

Brooklyn College's 75th Birthday Cake Mural Panels

Plans for the mural panels that were part of the cake designed in honor of Brooklyn College's 75th Anniversary.

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Brooklyn College's 75th Birthday Cake Mural Panels

1964 Revised Brooklyn College Campus showing existing and Future Buildings

Revised version of Brooklyn College campus showing existing and future buildings (floor plans for buildings available in BC Archives and Special Collections)

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1964 Revised Brooklyn College Campus showing existing and Future Buildings

Brooklyn College Campus Showing Existing Buildings, Future Buildings and Future Additions to Existing Buildings

Master plan map of Brooklyn College Campus by architects Chapman, Evans & Delehanty showing existing buildings, future buildings and future additions to existing buildings

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Brooklyn College Campus Showing Existing Buildings, Future Buildings and Future Additions to Existing Buildings

President Gideonse at Dedication of Whitman Hall

Photograph of President Gideonse and Brooklyn Borough President John Cashmore at dedication ceremony of Walt Whitman Hall

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President Gideonse at Dedication of Whitman Hall

How to Get to Brooklyn College

Map with directions of how to get to Brookyn College, including public transportation

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How to Get to Brooklyn College

Chemistry Majors, Class of 1948

Photograph of chemistry majors, class of 1948

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Chemistry Majors,  Class of 1948

Many 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'

Map of tree census and survey taken at Brooklyn College

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Many 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'

West Campus Plot Plan

Plot plan of West Campus, including gymnasium and proposed buildings

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West Campus Plot Plan

Proposed Garage and Maintenance Building

Plot plan with outline specification and illustration of proposoed garage and maintenance building

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Proposed Garage and Maintenance Building

Plot Plan Showing Library

Plot plan showing library building and surrounding area

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Plot Plan Showing Library

Plot Plan Showing Heating Plant and Proposed Stadium

Plot plan showing the heating plant, the proposed stadium and the surrounding area

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Plot Plan Showing Heating Plant and Proposed Stadium

Plot Plan Showing Academic and Science Buildings

Plot plan showing the academic and science buildings and surrounding area

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Plot Plan Showing Academic and Science Buildings

Plot Plan Showing Gymnasium and Proposed Improvements

Plot plan showing the gymnasium, proposed improvements and surrounding area

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Plot Plan Showing Gymnasium and Proposed Improvements

Illustration of Proposed Stadium

Illustration of the Midwood campus proposed stadium that never came to fruition

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Illustration of Proposed Stadium

Science Building, Front Elevation

Architect's drawing of the front of the science building of the new Brooklyn College. For additional architectural plans, including floor plans, please contact the Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections Department.

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Science Building, Front Elevation

Plot Plan for Brooklyn College

Architect's plot plan for the Midwood campus of Brooklyn College

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Plot Plan for Brooklyn College

Photo of deposit of check ($25,528.86) for Purchase of Property

Cornerstone collection. Photograph of deposit of check given for purchase of Wood-Harmon property for the new Brooklyn College.

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Photo of deposit of check ($25,528.86) for Purchase of Property

Photo of Balance of Check ($221,800) for Purchase of Property

Cornerstone collection. Photograph of check for the balance due on the Wood-Harmon property for the new Brooklyn College.

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Photo of Balance of Check ($221,800) for Purchase of Property

Plan of Property Purchase Authorized by Board of Estimate and Apportionment

Cornerstone collection. Copy of the plan of the property authorized for purchase for the new Brooklyn College.

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Plan of Property Purchase Authorized by Board of Estimate and Apportionment

Architect's Rendering of Proposed Brooklyn College Campus

Architect's rendering of proposed Brooklyn College campus in Midwood, some of which did not come to fruition

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Architect's Rendering of Proposed Brooklyn College Campus

Brooklyn College Plot Plan

Plot plan for Midwood campus showing buildings already in existence as well as proposed buildings

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Brooklyn College Plot Plan

Campus From Ocean Avenue

Photograph of view from Ocean Avenue

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Campus From Ocean Avenue

Proposed Layout of Brooklyn College Site

Map showing the proposed layout of the Brooklyn College site in Midwood

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Proposed Layout of Brooklyn College Site

Location of Residences of Students Attending the Day Session of Brooklyn College During the Spring Term of 1933

Map of the borough of Brooklyn showing the location of residences of students attending the day session of Brooklyn College during the Spring Term of 1933 as well as the location of the Wood-Harmon site.

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Location of Residences of Students Attending the Day Session of Brooklyn College During the Spring Term of 1933

Circus Grounds, Campus Road

Photograph of the circus grounds on site of Campus Road, future Midwood campus

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Circus Grounds, Campus Road
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This collection contains digitized photographs and other images from Brooklyn College’s early history.

Also recommended: Brooklyn College History

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  • Ditmas House Painting by Robert Barret

    Ditmas House Painting

  • 383 Pearl Street by Brooklyn College

    383 Pearl Street

  • 66 Court Street by Brooklyn College

    66 Court Street

  • Aerial View of Circus Grounds by Brooklyn College

    Aerial View of Circus Grounds

  • Aerial View of Midwood Campus by Brooklyn College

    Aerial View of Midwood Campus

  • Aerial View of Stadium by Brooklyn College

    Aerial View of Stadium

  • Brooklyn Cruiser Bell by Brooklyn College

    Brooklyn Cruiser Bell

  • Circus Grounds by Brooklyn College

    Circus Grounds

 

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