Maps At The Brooklyn Historical Society-

1-What is the map’s call number?
The maps call number is BA-2003 FC.

2-What is the map’s title (if available)?
The title of the map is Montague Business Improvement District, 2003.

3-Which collection does the map belong to?
It belongs to Flat Map Collection.

4-When was it made?
It was made in 2003.

Physical description of the map:
5-What size is the map (approximately)?
The size of the map is 1.5 foot by 1 foot.

6-What colors does it use?
It uses grey, orange, green, purple, white and black.

7-What materials were used to make the map?
Laminater Paper was used to make this map.

8-Who made the map?
Identity Map com pay made this map.

Map content:
9-What location does the map depict?
This map depicts Brooklyn Heights, Metro Tech, Boerum Hill and Fort Greene.

10-What details does it include?
It includes street names and major building names.

11-What time period does the map depict? Is this the same as the time when it was made?
The map depicts 21st Century. It is the same.

12-What is familiar to you about the location depicted in the map?
It is located within the area of our college.

Interpretation and Reflection:
13-What is the purpose of the map?
The purpose of the map is to show the buildings in the Business Improvement District (BID).

14-Why did it survive prior to becoming part of the archives at BHS?
It survived because it is relatively new.

15-Why did BHS incorporate it into its collections?
BHS incorporated it into its collections because it has the value regarding the buildings in the Business Improvement District.

16-What is familiar or unfamiliar about the map?
Many buildings are buildings that exist and buildings we know of today.

17-What additional information would you want to better understand the map?
The names of more buildings.

18-Where is City Tech in relation to this map?
It is located on the middle of the map and near the top of the Metro Tech center.