Public School 39

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

Public School 39
NYC Landmark No. 0952
Location417 6th Ave., New York, New York
Coordinates40°40′7″N 73°58′58″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1876
ArchitectLeonard, Samuel B.
Architectural styleSecond Empire, Italianate
NRHP reference No.80002646 [1]
NYCL No.0952
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 17, 1980
Designated NYCLMarch 8, 1977

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.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

Notable graduates include pitcher Adam Ottavino[3] and politician Anthony Weiner.[4][5]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Daniel P. Brunetto and Elizabeth Spencer-Ralph (October 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Public School 39". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-02-20. See also: "Accompanying four photos".
  3. "Colorado Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino remains in a New York state of mind". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  4. Yingling, Jennifer (2011-06-15). "Weiner tried to save school gym for P.S. 39". TheHill. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  5. Durkin, Erin. "On Father's Day, Anthony Weiner Hits The Campaign Trail With Son In Tow - NY Daily News". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2018-09-17.


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