Past Exhibits October 2003 to Present

Landmark and Legacy: Brooklyn Heights and the Preservation Movement in America

Exhibit Dates: March 28, 2007 - September 9, 2007

Proposed Historic District of Old Brooklyn Heights, hand-made map by Otis and Nancy Pearsall. This map was prepared for use in presentation to groups and committees whose support was sought for historic zoning in the early 1960's. Collection of Otis and Nancy Pearsall. Click on image to enlarge

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"Landmark and Legacy: Brooklyn Heights and the Preservation Movement in America" highlights the social and political history that led to the designation of Brooklyn Heights as New York City's first historic district. This exhibit looks at the neighborhood over time, from Old Brooklyn Heights through the 1950s and early 60s when the residents of Brooklyn Heights, working with the Brooklyn Heights Association, tirelessly pursued protecting the architecturally distinctive neighborhood from being demolished during the course of new development in New York City. Featured are photographs by Clay Lancaster and hand-colored maps that catalogued the neighborhood's architecture and contributed to preservation efforts. Residents of Brooklyn Heights have loaned items to the exhibit, including artifacts recovered from Cadman Plaza. In addition, 19th to mid-20th century paintings and prints of Brooklyn Heights street scenes from the BHS collection will be on view, some for the first time in years.

Landmark and Legacy is made possible by American Express, Gerry Charitable Trust, and Arnold and Sharon Reichman in memory of Sarah Shore.

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