New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-02
THE ARCHITES or long ISLAND.

The new building tor The Long Island His
tOriCai Society. PerrCpunt ana tnionst, brooklyn.
is handsome and substantial structure. It Il now
nearly completed, and viii TtJhaby be-
ready for in May. The ground on which the buld.
ing stands purchased two years ago for $4,000
II adions he site OF the Church the Holy TRINITY
which, with Its tall spire aud GOtnc architecture,
affords striking contrast To Its square and sturdy
neighb0r. The contrast l. st further enhanced 10y The
materials used in the bunding-brown stone for the
Chuicn and Philadelphia brick with terra Gotta rim
ming. tbs society building. THIS structure l. three
stories high and has front Of nncyHne lect Pierre
pont-st., and scvcnty-nve feet in Chnton.st The
height is not far from 100 feet, and clock tower
surmounts the main entrance IN PlerrepOnt.si.
Absolute safety from nro, It Il claimed. provided
for The design Of the structure is medieval aud
idea OF extreme sOlIdty and durability conveyed.
The OrnamenatOn upon tho street side elaborate, and
includes native fruits flowers and ccrcas done IN terra
Gotta moulded when wet. THIS Of Gotta is
in this country. On tho PirrTeDOnt-st. side, he
tween the windows Of the second the portrait
heads Of Columbus and franklin done IN Gotta and
tho side adjoining Cnton-st. the heads OF shake
speare, Beethoven Gutenberg. and Michael Angelo in
high rciicf represented. Beneath them Is the
legend Historic FestLS TempOrum
The front bears the " the society and over tho
doorway arc the words Library and Museum" The
doorway Is hanked by the heads Of an indian and a
NOrseman. The only stones used in the structure are
three polished granite pillars under the porch
each side. Upon entering tho building
the main hall will be found upon the frat floor with
dimensions Of 80 feet by 80 feet. The floor rises
toward the rear from the platform. which Is In tho
further end. The nall viii seat COO persons. aud
has four exits Above This are the library and
reading-rOOms. There VIII he shelf room for 100000
volumes. AMI the rradug-rooms, for both men
and women VIII be az comfortable possible. Tho
society has now 10000 books and pamphlets, estimated
to he worth SsO,OOO. Most Of these have Deen col
eetcd since the incorporation In 1853
Upon the third floor Of tho building the museum will
be established, and many historical objects Of interest
will be displayed In the old rooms Of the society
At Court and JOraemOn-sts. there has not been
space for the proper exhibition OF these.
In addition TO tho museum, upon the floor VIII be
room which be shut OF hy sliding doors for scientific
meetings and other discussions which attract Ouy few
persons. The structure throughout Is finished
In ash and It WIN be hented by steam
The entire cost OF the building will be nearly
$4,000. To meet this fund has been accommodating
for number OF years IL has been expended under
the direction OF committee OF which samuel B. Nc
Lean II chairman. The president OF tho society ~
the Rev Dr. Richard 5. StOrrs pastor OF the Church or
the PllGrims Appropriate services will be hold when
the society takes formal possession OF the building,