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Library Collections

Map & Atlas Collections

The map and atlas collection include several hundred historic Brooklyn atlases dating from the nineteenth- and early twentieth-century and about 2,000 maps of Brooklyn, Long Island, New York City, and the outlying areas, as well as microfilms of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century maps and atlases.

The earliest atlas is Ludlam’s 1846 Brooklyn Heights atlas; other Brooklyn atlases include Perris, Dripps, Beers, Guzman, Hopkins, Bromley, Robinson, Hyde, and Sanborn.  Long Island atlases include select early twentieth century Sanborn and Hyde publications.  Maps generally span the nineteenth century.  Certain restrictions apply to the use of older and more fragile maps and atlases.

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  • Notice to Researchers - Change in June Hours BHS and its offices will be closed Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26 and June 29 – July 3, and on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day. There will be no regular Library hours during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this poses to our researchers.
    The library will be closed during August of 2009. The library will be closed in August to facilitate ongoing work with library and archives collections housed off-site. During this time, requests for research appointments will be considered on a case by case basis, and accommodated when possible. Please fill out our online form to request an appointment.

    Appointments: Items in our archive and manuscript collections require an appointment for use. Appointments are available only during open library hours. Please contact us to schedule an appointment at least one week in advance of the day you would like to come in.

    Use of our library collections and image database does not require an appointment. Anything cataloged in to our online catalog is considered a part of our library collections and does not require an appointment.
    If you are unsure if you require an appointment or want to schedule an appointment, please email us.

    Research Inquiries: We realize that not all researchers are able to visit us in person. While we are not able to do extensive research for off-site patrons, we are happy to answer basic reference questions. You can contact us via email or mail inquiries to:
    Othmer Library
    Brooklyn Historical Society
    128 Pierrepont St.
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Please allow several weeks for a reply

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