Shellens Gallery construction photographs
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Abstract
Taken in March of 1988 by Arthur Vitols, the photographs show interior views of workers, scaffolding, and portions of the gallery under construction. There is also one photograph of exhibit builder and furniture maker Ethan Intrater at his shop standing next to a model of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Historical note
The Shellens Gallery is located on the first floor of Brooklyn Historical Society's landmarked building in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. In 1988, the architectural firm Jan Hird Pokorny Associates lead and completed the restoration and construction of the 4,000 square foot auditorium and gallery space.
Sources:
- Jan Hird Pokorny Associates. "Projects: Historic Preservation Consulting - Brooklyn Historical Society." Accessed October 25, 2011. http://www.jhpokorny.com/brooklyn_historical_society.php?origin=%2Fd_servicespreservation%2Fd030_historic_preservation_consulting%2Findex.php&category=Historic%20Preservation%20Consulting
Scope and Contents
The Shellens Gallery construction photographs document the restoration and construction of the Shellens Gallery that is located within the Brooklyn Historical Society building. The collection includes 10 black-and-white 8 x 10 inch prints, one contact sheet, one 5 x 7 inch print, and negatives. Taken in March of 1988 by Arthur Vitols, the photographs show interior views of workers, scaffolding, and portions of the gallery under construction. There is also one photograph of exhibit builder and furniture maker Ethan Intrater at his shop standing next to a model of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Reproduction rights for the photographs have not been evaluated. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Shellens Gallery construction photographs, V1991.084, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition for this collection are unknown. The collection was formally accessioned in 1991.
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