Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - The New York Public Library
WEBThe New York Public Library’s flagship location, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is one of the Library’s premier research centers, renowned for its extraordinary historical collections and its commitment to providing free and equal access to its resources.
List of largest libraries - Wikipedia
WEBThis sortable list of largest libraries includes libraries that, as measured in 2008 or subsequently, store 15 million or more items. All figures are based on data published by the libraries themselves.
12 Libraries You Should Bookmark Right Now - ArchDaily
WEBMay 17, 2017 · 12 Libraries You Should Bookmark Right Now. Like a reader hooked on a bestselling thriller, the design of libraries has enthralled architects and the general public for centuries.
10 Largest Libraries in the World - Largest.org
WEBDec 24, 2018 · 10 Largest Libraries in the World. December 24, 2018 by Nancy Levin. Libraries have been some of the world’s greatest institutions of knowledge for thousands of years. Throughout history, libraries have always amassed large collections of books, government documents, and other media and the libraries on this list …
The World's Most Beautiful Libraries | Condé Nast Traveler
WEBSep 2, 2014 · From Los Angeles to Tokyo, these 26 libraries promise an unforgettable experience for all who appreciate scholarly style and immaculate craftsmanship. So whether you're a literature lover or an...
The 19 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World - Architectural Digest
WEBMay 24, 2024 · The three-chambered space is the world’s largest monastic library hall and features seven ceiling frescoes depicting the phases of human knowledge painted by Bartolomeo Altomonte and wood ...
New York Public Library Main Branch - Wikipedia
WEBThe Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (commonly known as the Main Branch, the 42nd Street Library, or just the New York Public Library[ b ]) is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system in the Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Facts - The New York Public Library
WEBStephen A. Schwarzman Building Facts. 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. Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts.
About the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - The New York Public Library
WEBIt houses some 15 million items, among them priceless medieval manuscripts, ancient Japanese scrolls, contemporary novels and poetry, as well as baseball cards, dime novels, and comic books. Stay up-to-date with everything that's going on at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and across the Library.
Great Hall | Thomas Jefferson Building - Library of Congress
WEBGreat Hall. View from the second floor west corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. When its doors opened to the public in 1897, the Library of Congress represented an unparalleled national achievement, the "largest, costliest, and safest" library in the world.