01/28/2016
Dear Community Member
The Brentwood Historical Society is working very hard to raise money for the restoration of Brentwood’s original octagonal schoolhouse built in 1857, which served as the only school in Brentwood for 50 years.
I was browsing on https://www.longislandpress.com/2014/09/07/where-brentwood-is-today-once-stood-long-islands-own-utopia/ a continuation of a conversation with Ellen Edelstein, the president of the Brentwood Historical Society. She states that the schoolhouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, but it is in such bad condition that it’s amazing it survived Superstorm Sandy. She informed me that they are specifically seeking donations to fund the restoration.
“We hope to see the octagonal school house fully restored someday so future generations of Brentwood can experience it as it was intended and honor the legacy of this utopian community that left it for us,” said Felix Adeyeye, a spokesman for the Brentwood school district.
Contributions are still being solicited to complete the work. And the Brentwood Historical Society President is still looking to hear from community members, former Brentwood’s School pupils, former administrators, church members, families and friends.
I'm coming directly to you because we need to pick up the pace, and fast.
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Contributions can be made at http://www.brentwoodhis.org , or sent to the Brentwood Historical Society 34 2nd Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717
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