New York City designates three buildings as historical landmarks for their rich immigration history' | amNewYork

"New York City's history is the history of immigration, and the three landmarks designated today provide a tangible connection to places that helped communities establish roots and create lasting opportunities."

"The Public School 15 Annex, a three-story Romanesque Revival-style building, was constructed in 1889 as an extension to Public School 15 in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill."

"The Annex became a group of schools that offered education to women, including many from immigrant families, and the Brooklyn Girls' Continuation School established its headquarters in the Annex in 1927."

"The designation of these architecturally distinctive buildings are part of the Commission's ongoing commitment to ensuring that our landmarks tell the story of all New Yorkers."

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated three buildings as historical landmarks, emphasizing their significance to the city's immigration history. The Public School 15 Annex, the Church of Saint Mary, and the Lithuanian Alliance Building join over 38,500 protected sites. The Public School 15 Annex, built in 1889, served immigrant families and now hosts the Khalil Gibran International Academy. The LPC aims to ensure landmarks reflect the diverse stories of all New Yorkers, reinforcing the importance of these sites in establishing community roots and opportunities.

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