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In addition to our general list of themed lesson plan/class tours, we offer highlights of successful educational experiences at Green-Wood. We hope they provide educators and their students additional examples of how local public schools can interface with The Historic Fund’s educational programming thorough example. Historic Green-Wood’s Educational Program is open to teachers and schools … Read more

Designer: Unknown Location: Fern Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Highland Avenue Saved in Time Estimate: $75,000 For cleaning, repointing and consolidation treatment of marble components; re-creation and installation of “weathered” replacement sculptural elements; and related work (details below). Born in Scotland and brought to America as a youngster, James Gordon Bennett Sr. entered the world … Read more

Update, 1/4/17: Thanks for visiting, redditors! We’ve just posted below a portrait of Brooklyn Mayor Charles Schieren, whose grave Azrael marks. Please also consider reading our historian’s latest updates here, subscribing to our email newsletter, or following us on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook. Even better, come visit us in Brooklyn, while you can still … Read more

Architect: Richard Upjohn Location: Lawn Avenue and Vista Avenue, on knoll above Cypress Path Saved in Time Estimate: $100,000 – 125,000 For cleaning and complete repointing of the brownstone structure; replication in brownstone of missing carved architectural details; water repellant treatment of roof stonework; restoration of the surrounding platform and related work (details below). SPECIAL … Read more

Location: Central Avenue, opposite the Twin Weeping Beeches and Oak Nut Path Saved in Time Estimate: $35,000 For conservation cleaning and necessary repointing of two family memorials and six grave markers (details below). The Charles Pfizer Company, “Manufacturing Chemists,” was formed in Brooklyn in 1849. Their first plant was located on Bartlett and Harrison Streets, … Read more

Sculptor: Karl Muller Location: Valley Avenue at Hill Side Path Saved in Time Estimate: $150,000 For cleaning and conservation of existing stone monument including complete raking and repointing; surface cleaning, and chemical consolidation treatment of marble components; re-polishing of red granite columns where damaged; replication of original canopy and spire and installation on top of … Read more

Sculptor: Charles Calverley Location: Intersection of Battle Avenue and Hemlock Avenue Saved in Time Estimate: $17,500 For cleaning and repointing of granite pedestal; cleaning and refinishing of bronze portrait bust; and related conservation work (details below). It was indeed Elias Howe, not Singer, who invented and patented the sewing machine in America! Though his innovation … Read more

Fabricator: The Monumental Bronze Co., Bridgeport, Connecticut Location: Soldiers’ Lot – Atlantic Avenue, between Meadow Avenue and Linden Avenue Saved in Time Estimate: $15,000 For conservation coating of the zinc statue and pedestal; resetting and restoration of the small marble marker; treatment of the medal medallion; and installation of protective stone curb and related work … Read more

Designer: Unknown Location: Cypress Avenue, between Vine Avenue and Grape Avenue (along Elder Path) Saved in Time Estimate: $12,500 For cleaning and repointing of marble monument; poulticing and stain removal; consolidation and conservation treatments (details below). James Bogardus was the pioneering American inventor who developed the design and manufacture of modular cast iron building systems. … Read more