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Brooklyn Connections is a program funded by the New York Life Foundation, that allows 8th graders across Brooklyn to learn about local history and develop their research skills at the Brooklyn Collection. Learn more about the program here.
Digital Sanborn Maps for New York State
Digital Sanborn Maps for New York State are now available in the Reserve Room of the Brooklyn Collection during the Division's open hours. Sanborn Maps are large scale fire insurance plans containing information such as the size and shape of each building, construction materials, heights and functions of structures, location of windows and doors, street names, sidewalk widths, property boundaries, names of factories and commerical buildings, block and lot numbers and more. Some areas are represented in seven or eight different editions. The sheets for Brooklyn cover the years 1886-1951.
The online version of the Sanborn Maps represents a significant improvement in accessibility over the microfilm maps. They are invaluable tools for urban historians, architects, geographers, genealogists, local historians, planners, environmentalists, home-owners and anyone interested in the growth of American cities.
Call 718 230 2762 during open hours for an appointment, or stop by to use the maps on a first-come-first-served basis with the understanding that appointments have priority.
Brooklyn Public Library is a proud partner in the Veterans History Project.
Feel free to walk in during our open hours to visit our browsing collection, view our exhibits and familiarize yourself with our materials.
Our mission is to provide free access to information on the rich heritage of our community. Most materials are fragile and unique; items do not circulate and many cannot be photocopied or photographed with flash. Scanning equipment is not allowed.
A source of identification, such as a school ID, drivers license or library card, must be provided to access all materials except those in our browsing section. With a Brooklyn Public Library card and PIN number, photocopies of specified materials may be made in our division for a fee.
Many of our materials are available for your use when you arrive, but it is recommended to contact the Brooklyn Collection before you visit. With advance notice, staff can discuss your needs and set materials aside for your use. For access to original photographs, ephemera and manuscript collections, you must call in advance for an appointment during our open hours at 718.230.2762.
- Research Request Form
- Use of Brooklyn Collection Materials
- Photograph Copywork Agreement Form
- Use Fee Schedule
- Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online Licensing Agreement Form
If you have books, manuscripts, ephemera, or anything else you think might be of interest or if you wish to make a donation, please contact us.
While many images in the Brooklyn Collection are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The end user assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.