The Boys Of Bed Stuy

April 29, 2008 by missheather
Filed under: Bed-Stuy, Greenpoint Magic

Now that the weather is supposedly going to take a turn for the better, I can hardly wait to shake off the recent spate of dreary weather and go out for a walk. Those of you who have the luxury of doing the same this Tuesday morning and want to see one of the most beautiful buildings our borough has to offer should head to 832 Marcy Avenue, better known as the Brooklyn Boys High School.

The above photograph does not do this amazing building justice.

Curious to learn who was behind this beautiful piece of Romanesque revival architecture, I checked out nyc-architecture.com. Here’s what they had to say

The architect James W. Naughton (1840-1898), was the Superintendent of Buildings for Brooklyn and was responsible for all of Brooklyn’s fine school buildings built during his tenure from 1879 until his death. He was the architect for the Girls’ High School (1887) and the Boys’ High School (1891) and P.S. 9, all of which are designated as city landmarks.

It is also interesting to note that Mr. Naughton had a hand in the oldest continuously operating school in all the city of New York. Yes, I am speaking about Greenpoint’s very own P.S. 34*!

But let’s get back to Bed Stuy and look at a few of the faces which grace the Brooklyn Boys School, shall we?

This youngster doesn’t look too happy to be here. I cannot say I really blame him. I (like many other people) hated high school.

Perhaps this chap has something to do with his fellow student’s sullen affect? He looks like a troublemaker to me.

I’m not too sure what’s up with this guy’s eyes, but he is one handsome devil nonetheless.

But the previous are just a few of the wonderful things to be found at the Brooklyn Boy’s School. Why not go there and discover a few more of them for yourself?

Boy’s High School
832 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11216

I personally guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Miss Heather

*Here’s a little Greenpoint secret: when Oakland Street (later to become McGuinness Boulevard) was widened it was done by razing the buildings on the northeastern side of the street. This was done so as to spare P.S. 34 from the wrecking ball.