Public School 39, also known as PS 39 The Henry Bristow School, is a historic school building located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, New York City. It is a part of the New York City Department of Education.
It was built in 1876-1877 and is a three-story symmetrical brick and stone building combining features of the Italianate and Second Empire styles. The main facade features a central bay or tower with a rusticated first floor. The building has steep slate covered mansard roofs.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
Notable graduates include pitcher Adam Ottavino[3] and politician Anthony Weiner.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Daniel P. Brunetto and Elizabeth Spencer-Ralph (October 1979). National Register of Historic Places Registration: New York SP Public School 39. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved November 3, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)
- ^ Saunders, Patrick (May 5, 2018). "Colorado Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino remains in a New York state of mind". Longmont Times-Call. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Yingling, Jennifer (June 15, 2011). "Weiner tried to save school gym for P.S. 39". The Hill. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
- ^ Durkin, Erin (June 16, 2013). "On Father's Day, Anthony Weiner Hits The Campaign Trail With Son In Tow". New York Daily News. New York. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
