Public School 65K: A Brooklyn Landmark
historic place
Public School 65K, located at 158 Richmond Street in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn, Kings County, has a significant history in public education. The original two-story brick building was erected in 1870. In 1889, architect James W. Naughton designed its Romanesque Revival facade and oversaw front and rear extensions. Naughton served as the Superintendent of Buildings for the Board of Education of the City of Brooklyn for nearly two decades. Public School 65K was designated an Individual Landmark on February 3, 1981. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The building continues to function as a public school today, serving as a reminder of the long history of public education in Kings County.