The Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) has two events scheduled for this weekend. On Friday evening, March 18, starting at 6:00, conservator Robert Derow will lecture on the restoration of the 250 year old Ratzer Map that was discovered in the Society’s stored collections, and will be on display at BHS […]
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By Popular Demand, Historic Map to Remain on View at BHS Through May 1
The historic map of New York City recently found in the archives of the Brooklyn Historical Society (the “Ratzer Map”) will remain on display at the Society, 128 Pierrepont Street (corner of Clinton) through May 1. It may be viewed for the price of museum admission, which is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (62 […]
The 250-Year-Old Ratzer Map on Video
The Brooklyn Historical Society’s recent unveiling of a 250-year-old map of New York City has garnered much hoopla over the last couple weeks. And with good reason—the map was restored from a crumbly, neglected state into a historic work of art. The map will be on display until Friday, after which it will be exhibited […]
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