Public School 39 Explained

Public School 39
Location:417 6th Ave., New York, New York
Coordinates:40.6686°N -73.9828°W
Built:1876
Architect:Leonard, Samuel B.
Architecture:Second Empire, Italianate
Added:April 17, 1980
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:80002646
Designated Other2 Name:New York City Landmark
Designated Other2 Date:March 8, 1977
Designated Other2 Abbr:NYCL
Designated Other2 Link:New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
Designated Other2 Number:0952
Designated Other2 Color:
  1. FFE978

Public School 39, also known as PS 39 The Henry Bristow School, is a historic school building located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education.

It was built in 1876-1877 and is a three-story symmetrical brick and stone building combining features of the Italianate and Second Empire styles. The main facade features a central bay or tower with a rusticated first floor. The building has steep slate covered mansard roofs.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Notable graduates include pitcher Adam Ottavino[2] and politician Anthony Weiner.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration:Public School 39. October 1979. 2011-02-20 . Daniel P. . Brunetto . Elizabeth . Spencer-Ralph. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying four photos.
  2. News: Saunders. Patrick. 2018-05-05. Colorado Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino remains in a New York state of mind. Longmont Times-Call. 2018-09-17.
  3. News: Weiner tried to save school gym for P.S. 39. Yingling. Jennifer. 2011-06-15. The Hill. 2018-09-17. en.
  4. News: On Father's Day, Anthony Weiner Hits The Campaign Trail With Son In Tow. Durkin. Erin. 2013-06-16. New York Daily News. New York. 2018-09-17. en-US.