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You simply must take 15 minutes to look at the breathtaking grandeur of the New York Public Library. It's hard to remember that you are in a library when you walk around this magnificent building. Security is very tight, and they search all bags.
The main reading rooms have undergone a massive restoration to their former glory. The original brass lamps have remained, where as the old card catalogues have been replaced by computers. Look right up to the restored ceiling, where it's always sunny blue skies and fluffy white clouds. Leave a Comment
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The Library on 5th Avenue lets you book a slot for internet access free of charge. It's a great way of sending messages to your friends and family, and you get the chance to see inside a really lovely building. On a hot day, it's beautifully cool, you have to book your slot in advance, then we returned a n hour or so later. Who said that you can't get something for nothing ???? Take a good look at the stone lions( Patience and Fortitude I think they're called.....when we visited in October one year, the Yankees were playing in the World Series, and they had Yankkes hats on !!!). Really nice park at the rear of the library. It's nice to grab some lunch and sit in there to catch your breath. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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Outside the library are two huge lion statues, these are made from a marble called pink Tennessee Marble although they dont look pink unless perhaps you have had a few to drink! come to think of it they were a bit rosey coloured - only kidding :-)
They have apparently had different names over the years since they came to sit here in 1911. At one time called Leo Astor and Leo Lenox after the founders of the library but in the 1930's the then mayor named them Patience and Fortitude after the people of New York who were going through the depression and the names have stayed with them. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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This grandiose building built at the dawn of the 20th Century houses one of the largest depositories of books in the world. The library is a museum of period architecture and regularly features free special exhibits. In addition, there are numerous paintings by famous artists (Rembrandt Peale, George Romney, John Singleton Copely, etc)
The picture shows one of the famous lions that guards the entrance to the buiding. Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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On my recent visit to New York, I finally had a few minutes to visit the interior. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor to see the Rose Main Reading Room, a room nearly 2 blocks long with ceilings covered in murals, rows of oak tables and carved woodwork. Other highlights include the DeWitt Periodical Room on the 1st floor, the McGraw Rotunda at the top of the main staircase and the Astor Hall, the marble foyer on the 5th Avenue side. I think I saw a sign with guided tours so stop at the information desk if you are interested or check out their website.
I love the marble lions standing guard outside the Library, I have bookends that I bought years before I ever went to New York at home Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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After the Library of Congress in Washington DC, the New York Public Library is the largest in the United States with several million volumes in holdings and manuscripts. Finished in the early decades of the 20th century, and combining three private holdings at the time (the Astor, Tilden and Lenox libraries, all inscribed on the entablature), the building was largely funded by Andrew Carnegie. Today, the front steps form the perfect place to relax for daytrippers, and the library itself is a popular destination for tourists. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: www.nypl.org
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This is really just a chance to see something you have seen in movies. I know sadly very few who have been inside. The inside is a wonderful research facility but almost all contained within can be found on the web with proper searching. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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On the site of the former Croton water reservoir, the beautiful Beaux-Arts building of the New York Public library was built in the beginning of the 20th century, it opened in 1911 and is the world's 7th-largest research library.
The main entrance is on the west side of Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd St, the two impressive stone lions that guard the steps were named "Patience" and "Fortitude" by Fiorello LaGuardia, New York City's mayor in the 30's.
There is an immense reading room on the third floor, the Rose Main Reading Room, which stretches two blocks. It reopened in 1998 after a $ 15 million renovation. Below it are 88 miles / 140km of shelves, holding over seven million volumes. The original library combined the collections of John Jacob Astor and James Lenox, the collection includes Thomas Jefferson's hand written copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Adress : 5th Avenue at 42nd St
Opening hours : Mon & Sat 10am-6pm, Tue & Wed 11am-7:30pm - hours vary and there are also tours available, check web site.
Bryant Park spreads out behind the library, an elegant lawn usually filled in the warm months with lunching office workers; the stage at the head of the park hosts free cultural events throughout the summer, including screenings of classic films and jazz concerts. In spring and fall, world-famous fashion shows take place here. The park used to be a hangout for drug dealers and other undesirables in the 60's - it was closed and renovated in 1989 and is now considered safe (open 7am-9pm). Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 869 - 8089Directions: Subway : D,F to 42nd St (at 6th Ave / Bryant Park) N,Q,R,S,1,2,3,9 to Times Square / 42nd at Broadway St (then walk one block east to Bryant Park) 4,5,6 to Grand Central Terminal (42nd St) (then walk one block west to the library) 7 to 5th Ave / 42nd StWebsite: http://www.nypl.org/
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in the NYPL. The Library is a really nice building with interesting exhibits.
We saw a very emotional and stirring Foto Exhibition about September 11 there. Leave a Comment Phone: (212) 930-0830Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.Website: http://www.nypl.org
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The New York Public Library is the heart and soul of the New York library system. The libraray was built in 1902 and and at the time of its constuction was the largest marbel structure ever built in the U.S. The Library is flanked by "Patience and Fortitude" the two famous lions guarding the entrance.
Statistics: New York Public Library system is the largest reserach library with a circulating systems in the world. Over 2.34 million cardholders borrow materials from the library system. Finest research center in this country. Leave a Comment Directions: Fifth Avenue Between 40th and 42th Streets. Take the following subway lines 4, 5, 6, 7, B, D, F, Q, to 42nd Street.Other Contact: Open Mon, Thurs-Sat 1-am - 6 pm,
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