The New York Public Library 1902
The Yorkville Library at 222-224 East 79th Street was the first of the Carnegie buildings
to be completed, opening on December 13, 1902.
The library has branches in the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island and affiliations with academic
and professional libraries in the New York metropolitan area.
The Schwarzman Building was cornerstone was laid in 1902. Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts; Status: Registered National Historical Landmark; Builder: Norcross Brothers. The New York Public Library was formed by the consolidation of the Tilden Trust and the Astor and Lenox libraries on May 23, 1895. The cornerstone of its landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building was laid on November 10, 1902.
The New York Public Library, glass negative from 1908 depicting horse carriages and trolleys. Late stage construction.
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street was dedicated by President William Howard Taft on May 23, 1911, which took 16 years to design and complete, was the largest marble building ever built in the U.S. at the time it opened in 1911. 476 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, 10018, United States.
New York City Public Library Schwarzman Building - Main Branch
Inside the New York Public Library : .[Spoiler (click to open)].Are Stacks and Stacks of Books
New York City Public Library Stacks under construction 1907
New York City Public Library - Astor Hall, on the first floor
The east wall of the McGraw Rotunda and the center door leading to the Edna Barnes Salomon Room
Mural of Prometheus by Edward Laning painted on the ceiling of the McGraw Rotunda
New York City Public Library - Interior of the Wallace Periodical Room
Entrance to the Bill Blass Public Catalog Room (bottom left) through the McGraw Rotunda
New York City Public Library - The Rose Main Reading Room
New York City Public Library - Main Research and Reading Room from above
New York City Public Library Books and Shelving
New York City Public Library Reading List :
New York City Public Library Most Checked Out Books Ever via
New York City Public Library Schwarzman Building - Back elevation, 1910s
The Lions in Winter
Patience and Fortitude, the "Library Lion" statues, in a December 1948 snowstorm
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.Reading Libraries
With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second-largest public library in the United States behind the Library of Congress and the fourth-largest public library in the world.
New York City Public Library Schwarzman Building - Manhattan
The New York City Public Library is a private, non-governmental, independently managed, nonprofit institution.
One of two bronze flagpole bases at the 42nd Street entrance, sculpted by Raffaele Menconi
dr. π (pi)
.
to be completed, opening on December 13, 1902.
The library has branches in the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island and affiliations with academic
and professional libraries in the New York metropolitan area.
The Schwarzman Building was cornerstone was laid in 1902. Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts; Status: Registered National Historical Landmark; Builder: Norcross Brothers. The New York Public Library was formed by the consolidation of the Tilden Trust and the Astor and Lenox libraries on May 23, 1895. The cornerstone of its landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building was laid on November 10, 1902.
The New York Public Library, glass negative from 1908 depicting horse carriages and trolleys. Late stage construction.
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street was dedicated by President William Howard Taft on May 23, 1911, which took 16 years to design and complete, was the largest marble building ever built in the U.S. at the time it opened in 1911. 476 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, 10018, United States.
New York City Public Library Schwarzman Building - Main Branch
Inside the New York Public Library : .[Spoiler (click to open)].Are Stacks and Stacks of Books
New York City Public Library Stacks under construction 1907
New York City Public Library - Astor Hall, on the first floor
The east wall of the McGraw Rotunda and the center door leading to the Edna Barnes Salomon Room
Mural of Prometheus by Edward Laning painted on the ceiling of the McGraw Rotunda
New York City Public Library - Interior of the Wallace Periodical Room
Entrance to the Bill Blass Public Catalog Room (bottom left) through the McGraw Rotunda
New York City Public Library - The Rose Main Reading Room
New York City Public Library - Main Research and Reading Room from above
New York City Public Library Books and Shelving
New York City Public Library Reading List :
New York City Public Library Most Checked Out Books Ever via
New York City Public Library Schwarzman Building - Back elevation, 1910s
The Lions in Winter
Patience and Fortitude, the "Library Lion" statues, in a December 1948 snowstorm
More to explore : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Public_Library_Main_Branch
Location Finder, Events, New Arrivals : https://www.nypl.org
Get a Free Library Card Today!
.Reading Libraries
With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second-largest public library in the United States behind the Library of Congress and the fourth-largest public library in the world.
New York City Public Library Schwarzman Building - Manhattan
The New York City Public Library is a private, non-governmental, independently managed, nonprofit institution.
One of two bronze flagpole bases at the 42nd Street entrance, sculpted by Raffaele Menconi
dr. π (pi)
.