"The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recognize the 1889 Romanesque Revival school building for its architectural significance and its role in expanding educational opportunities for women, immigrants, and working-class New Yorkers."
"The James Naughton-designed three-story brick building was once called one of the handsomest schools in the city, serving as an extension of Public School 15 and later as a girls continuation school in the 1920s."
"In the evenings, it held adult education classes for both women and men and became a place for immigrants to learn English and get vocational training."
"The developer is also preserving part of Public School 15 in the project and is fully preserving and adaptively reusing the Public School 15 Annex."
Public School 15 Annex in Boerum Hill has been designated as an individual landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The 1889 Romanesque Revival building is recognized for its architectural significance and its historical role in providing educational opportunities for women, immigrants, and working-class New Yorkers. Originally built as an extension of Public School 15, it served various educational purposes over the years, including adult education and vocational training. The building is now part of a development project that preserves its structure while integrating new public schools.
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