BK-1800s

Please add your two entries. Please include the date, a title or description, and your explanation of why you chose those two points.


 * Molly Picardi**


 * 1895:** The Brooklyn museum, New York’s second largest art collection, opens. The building was designed by McKim, Mead, and White, who also designed 11 branches of the New York Public Library, the Prison Ship’s Martyr’s Monument, and 110 Livingston St former Department of Education headquarters. The museum was originally proposed by members of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (which was also responsible for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Brooklyn Children’s Museum).


 * 1899**: The first Children’s Museum in the world opens in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a predominately residential area. In 2008, this museum became the first green museum in New York City. The museum was originally founded after a proposal by the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (now The Brooklyn Museum)

//I selected these two places as the focus of my timeline entries because, as an Art History major, I am very interested in using museums to enhance children’s lives and give them valuable experiences. I had the pleasure of visiting the Brooklyn Museum’s Islamic Art exhibit two years ago and very much enjoyed the curatorial layout of the museum and the varied collection. This museum is especially interesting to me because its location means that in some ways in must work in concert with the Met, MoMa, Whitney, etc… which adds an interesting dimension to the viewership experience at any of these places. I have not yet had a chance to visit the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, but the Boston Children’s Museum was one of the most exciting places in the world for me as a child and I love the idea of a museum experience especially for young people.//


 * Jaffranna Castillo**


 * The Brooklyn’s Children Museum**

With a concentration in education, the Brooklyn Children’ s Museum was the first museum created and dedicated for children it was founded in 1899. Being so successful it became the root or foundation to the creation of many other institutions of similar aspects around the globe, and today the Museum continues as a world-class institution with community roots. With a recent expansion, all-new exhibits, and all-new programs, the Museum is now both the world ’ s oldest and the world ’ s newest children ’ s museum.

I had no idea that these was the first children museum in the world and it caught my attention to find out that it was in Brooklyn so close to me. I started to look at other organizations and many of the reviews talk about this museum. I think that as a teacher it is important to know that these sources are there and that it is specifically dedicated to the population I will be working with.

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 * The websites gives an overview of how you can use the museum and the many activities that they have for children of all ages.
 * The Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, New York : an open door to a wonder world. ||  ||
 * **Publisher:** Brooklyn Children's Museum ||  ||

Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, New York Design Quarterly, No. 90/91, New Learning Spaces & Places (1974), pp. 71-72 Published by: [|Walker Art Center] Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4090857


 * This article talks about the different things you can find at the museum.**

The Brooklyn Bridge is Ready

1883 ** : After 13 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge opens. It’s the first suspension bridge to use steel — rather than iron — cables, and the first bridge across the East River. Today it remains both an important traffic link and an iconic image of New York City. **
 * Planned in 1867 by famous bridge designer John Augustus Roebling, it was by far the world’s longest suspension bridge, with a deck that connected Manhattan and Brooklyn suspended by cables hung from two neo-Gothic towers that pierced the skyline. It remained the longest suspension bridge until 1903 from the date it opened to the public. **


 * I have read about the bridge and I was wondering how can I teach the topic to students of lower grades. I was looking for books and decided to use the bridge as one of my topics. **



Brooklyn Academy of Music

1859 Brooklyn Academy of Music opens. BAM’s first performance was held in 1861 at it’s original location in Brooklyn Heights. Later, the academy moved to Forte Green. Both professional and amateur musicians have performed at this institution providing a large range of culturally diverse music. Arleen Artinian 1899

Brooklyn Children’s Museum This museum is solely dedicated to the educational enrichment of children. The museum’s exhibits relate back to the specific educational needs of each child as well as the what is currently happening in the environment. For instance, a new exhibit is currently open which is called “Teach Green in Brooklyn.” The activities and presentations are aimed to help students learn about nature and how to take care of our world. Students do various activities like examining and observing plants. Arleen Artinian

1899: The world's first children's museum (The Brooklyn Children's Museum) opened its doors to the public. 1883: The Brooklyn Bridge was finished, and it was considered the greatest engineering achievement of that era. -Eunji Seong 1867: Prospect Park is completed. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux. 1898: Brooklyn merges with New York City. -Kelly Walsh

In 1859, the Brooklyn Academy of Music is formed. The Brooklyn Academy of Music is a major performing arts venue in New York City. Today, BAM is known worldwide for its reputation as a leader in artistic innovation and has grown into a model urban arts center focused on both international issues in the arts and local community needs.


 * //*I chose this event because the Brooklyn Academy of Music is one of America's oldest performing arts center. Moreover, BAM hosted many events which included important figures such as Mark Twain, Booker T. Washington, FDR, Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony, Langston Hughes, etc.//**

In 1883, Brooklyn Bridge is opened. The Brooklyn Bridge connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903. It is an icon of New York City and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.


 * //*I chose this event because the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most known and oldest bridges in the United States. I personally have many memories made on this bridge and would be interested to learn its history.//**


 * -Chrissie Chua**

**1857- The first performance of the Brooklyn Philharmonic is conducted.** **I chose this event because I used to be in the concert band in high school and would love to reconnect with one of my passions.** -Nicole Harmantzis

__**PRIMARY SOURCES:**__

**__BOOKS:__** __**Non-Fiction**__ **Edwards, Maurice. //How Music Grew in Brooklyn: A Biography of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra//**

__**Fiction**__ Kuskin, Karla. //The Philharmonic Gets Dressed.// **__IMAGE:__**** http://www.bricartsmedia.org/uploads/images/410fc413-203d-4bf1-a8e6-291c9242cb3e_brooklynphilharmonic.jpg

Katina Burnett 1860, The Slave Auction of “Pinky” conducted by Henry Ward Beecher, at Plymouth of the Pilgrim Church

[] The website is sponsored by the National Park Service and describes the historical Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims and its famously anti-slavery minister Henry Ward Beecher. Beecher and his church were central to the abolitionist movement. The church held “slave auctions” to purchase the freedom of enslaved people as well as illustrate the inhumanity of slavery. Beecher advocated his congregation help slaves gain freedom by disobeying Fugitive Slave Laws and participating actively in the Underground Railroad. A Biography of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher By William Constantine Beecher, Samuel Scoville, Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher

This biography recounts Rev. Beecher’s early family life, his youth, being called to preach and later his work as a minister and abolitionist in Brooklyn. Chapter fifteen speaks directly to the issue of the slave auctions that took place in Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims and specifically the auction that purchased the freedom of “Pinky” in 1860. This is not a book that the average elementary school student could read independently, nor is all of the (deeply religious) subject matter appropriate. This would be a great book to read select passages from aloud to fourth or fifth grade students. The story of “Pinky” is especially riveting and the students would relate to the fact that she was only nine years old when this event took place.

The Last Safe House: A Story of the Underground Railroad By Barbara Greenwood and Heather Collins

This fictional story is about a family who escaped slavery from a Virginia plantation to freedom Canada. The mother, son and daughter were separated en route to Canada. The young daughter seeks refuge in the home of a white family and she and the daughter of her host family become friends. The book explores many perspectives of those living affected by slavery, including: escaped slaves, slave catchers, members of the Underground Railroad and people with racist attitudes living amongst free blacks in Canada. The Last Safe House gives an honest portrayal of the affects of slavery for children.

Major League Baseball introduces a Brooklyn team

Bums: an Oral History of the Brooklyn Dodgers by Peter Golenbock

This is nonfiction, humorous account of the history of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The book begins with Charley Ebbetts who had come from humble beginnings and worked his way through the ranks of the Dodger organization to become an owner of the franchise and namesake for the famous stadium. Most of the book is dedicated to the heyday of the Dodgers (several pennants and World Series appearances), integration of baseball in 1947, Hall of Fame and the eventual departure of the club for Los Angeles.

Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park

This is a coming of age story that follows the life of nine year old, Maggie Fortini. Maggie, her brother Joey and her parents live in Brooklyn during the glory days of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maggie’s entire world revolves around the Brooklyn Dodgers. The story emphasizes the importance of the Brooklyn Dodgers to the borough and the time period. Serious topics such as family relationships, racism and war are woven into a narrative that turns out to be just as much about life as it is about baseball.

The sermons of Henry Ward Beecher in Plymouth Church, Brooklyn First series. from verbatim reports by T. J. Ellinwood. [] This source is a sample of sermons by Henry Ward Beecher. (primary source)

A Biography of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. By Wm. C. Beecher and Rev. Samuel Scoville, assisted by Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher. [] . This biography is collection of quotes from Rev. Beecher on several topics, including religion, slavery and Politics. (primary source)

A letter to the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher by Joseph N. McDowell [] This is a political letter written by Joseph Nashe McDowell to Henry Ward Beecher in Dec. 8. 1859. (primary source) []

This is a photo of the Brooklyn Atlantics baseball team. [] (primary source)

Charles Byrne, the first manager of the Brooklyn Atlantics (later the Dodgers). [] (primary source)

New York Historical Society Museum and Library: Charlie Ebbets [] This website gives a great description of the man who worked for the Brooklyn Atlantics, became part owner of the team and eventually the namesake of the famous ballpark. (secondary source)

New York Historical Society Museum and Library: Charles Byrne [] ... This website gives a brief introduction to the first and scarcely known Brooklyn Atlantics coach. (secondary source)

Also, I am not sure how to post the pictures. Katina