Friends Meetinghouse and School facts for kids
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Friends Meetinghouse and School
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The Friends Meetinghouse, built in 1857, is located at 110 Schermerhorn Street.
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 Location in New York City
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 110 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, New York City |
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| Built | 1857 |
| Architect | Charles T. Bunting (attributed) William Tubby |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001179 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 4, 1982 |
The Friends Meetinghouse and School are two historic buildings located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. These buildings were built for the Quakers, a group known for their beliefs in peace and simplicity. A "meeting house" is what Quakers call their place of worship.
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History of the Buildings
The site at the corner of Schermerhorn Street and Boerum Place is home to both a place of worship and a school, showing the Quakers' focus on both faith and education.
The Meetinghouse: A Place for Worship
The meetinghouse, found at 110 Schermerhorn Street, was built in 1857. It is a beautiful three-and-a-half-story building made of red brick. It also features details made from a type of sandstone called brownstone.
Many people believe the building was designed by an architect named Charles T. Bunting. For over 160 years, it has been a place for the Brooklyn-area Quakers to gather and worship.
The School: Learning Next Door
Next to the meetinghouse, at 112 Schermerhorn Street, is the school building. It was built in 1902, many years after the meetinghouse. This three-story red brick building was designed by William Tubby, a well-known Brooklyn architect.
Interestingly, William Tubby was a Quaker himself and had attended the school when he was younger. The building was originally the home of the Brooklyn Friends School.
The Buildings Today
The meetinghouse is still used by the Brooklyn Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends as their regular place of worship.
The Brooklyn Friends School moved to a new location nearby in 1973. The old school building at 112 Schermerhorn Street is now home to Brooklyn Frontiers High School. This is an alternative high school run by the New York City Department of Education.
Why Are These Buildings Important?
These buildings are not just old; they are officially recognized for their historical and architectural value.
In 1981, the meetinghouse was named a New York City Landmark. This means the city considers it a special place that must be protected.
A year later, in 1982, both the meetinghouse and the school were added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important historical sites across the United States.
External links
- Official website: http://www.brooklynmeeting.org/
