credit image: Queens library Archives

Facts about the Landmark building locate at 21st and 46th Rd in Long Island City.  Today know as MoMA PS1.  

This building was built in 1892 and served as the first public elementary school in Long Island City.  In 1963, it was closed due to low attendance as the surrounding neighborhood had over time changed to become largely a manufacturing neighborhood. The school, following the city naming convention, was called P.S.1. 

It has continued to use its historic name PS1 and became art studios in 1971 lead by Alanna Heiss.  MoMA PS1 continues to be one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to showing contemporary art.