Brooklyn Heights Historical District / The Brooklyn Historical Society
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
- new york
- brooklyn
- brooklyn heights
- national his...
- 1965
- national par...
- 1881
- 1991
Muriel Castanis, "Flatbush Floogies"
Muriel Castanis Flatbush Floogies 1996 Bronze Fabricated by Paul King Foundry Commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit and MTA New York City Transit Submitted by @lampbane
- new york
- brooklyn
- flatbush
- art
- mta
- mta arts for transit
- muriel castanis
- 1996
Mary Immaculate
Mary Immaculate This statue, which was obtained from Mary Immaculate Hospital, is dedicated to Father Ignatius Zeller, the first Pastor of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, the...
- new york
- queens
- jamaica
- virgin mary
- ignatius zeller
- church
- 1902
- 2009
Sakura Park
SAKURA PARK 2.067 ACRES Located between Riverside Church and International House, Sakura Park owes its name to the more than 2,000 cherry trees delivered to parks in New York City from Japan...
- new york
- manhattan
- sakura park
- morningside park
- riverside church
- john d. rockefeller
- 1912
- 1909
- 1896
- 1932
Mrs. Helen Osborne Storrow (Mrs. James Jackson Storrow)
Mrs. James Jackson Storrow (Mrs. Helen Osborne Storrow) 1864-1944 Her gift to the commonwealth as a memorial to her husband and her interest in recreation and her love of the beautiful...
- boathouse
- community
- storrow
- boats
- sailing
Barnett Newman
Barnett Newman January 29, 1905 - July 4, 1970 685 West End Avenue Born on the Lower East Side, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland, abstract expressionist Barnett Newman was one of...
- barnett newman
- artist
- poland
- holocaust
- obelisk
- jewish
Enchanted Woods is dedicated to the memory of Lois F. & Henry S. McNeil
Enchanted Woods is dedicated to the memory of Lois F. & Henry S. McNeil whose love, commitment and generosity to Winterthur made it possible Submitted by @lampbane
- delaware
- wilmington
- winterthur
- botanical garden
- enchanted woods
- lois mcneil
- henry mcneil
Jake, Sarah and Ellie Kaiser
Given with love to Jake, Sarah and Ellie Kaiser
- delaware
- wilmington
- winterthur
- botanical garden
- jake kaiser
- sarah kaiser
- ellie kaiser
Black, Trans & Alive (Qweens Song)
Black, Trans & Alive (Qweens Song), 2021 Glori J. Tuitt "Black, Trans & Alive" is a project conceived to honor the life and contributions of Black trans femme community leaders and...
- new york
- queens
- flushing
- flushing meadows
- flushing mea...
- corona park
- glori tuitt
- trans
- mural
- art
- 2021
Saint Anthony of Padua
STATUE OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA IN LOVING MEMORY OF MONSIGNOR ANTHONY J. DALLA VILLA RECTOR OF THE CATHEDRAL 1988-2001 Submitted by @lampbane
- new york
- manhattan
- midtown
- rockfeller center
- anthony j. d...
- saint anthony
- st. patrick'...
- 1988
- 2001
St. Anthony of Padua Chapel
THE CHAPEL OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA WAS ERECTED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF MRS. JOSEPH A. DONOHUE OF SAN FRANCISCO AND CONSECRATED BY MOST REVEREND MICHAEL AUGUSTINE CORRIGAN, D.D. ARCHBISHOP OF...
- new york
- manhattan
- midtown
- rockfeller center
- saint anthony
- st. patrick'...
- 1894
March Bank
March Bank Begun in 1902, when Henry Francis du Pont was twenty-two, March Bank is the oldest surviving garden area at Winterthur. Du Pont studied The Wild Garden (1904) and other writings by...
- delaware
- wilmington
- winterthur
- botanical garden
- henry franci...
- william robinson
- 1902
- 1904
- 1940s
Oak Hill & Enchanted Woods
Oak Hill & Enchanted Woods This area may be enjoyed by strolling along the grassy areas that afford spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and ponds below. Drifts of colorful native and...
- delaware
- wilmington
- winterthur
- botanical garden
In Honor of Joseph Downs
Donated by Barbara Downs Lashua In Honor of her Uncle Joseph Downs Curator of Wintertour Museum 1949-1954 Sponsored by the Children of Sherman & Barbara Lashua
- delaware
- wilmington
- winterthur
- botanical garden
- barbara lashua
- joseph downs
- 1949
- 1954
Acorn Tearoom
Acorn Tearoom Enchanted Woods given by Louisa & Robert Duemling In memory of Aileen Madelon du Pont Submitted by @lampbane
- delaware
- wilmington
- winterthur
- botanical garden
- aileen madel...
- robert duemling
- louisa duemling