Warner Library (Tarrytown, N.Y.)
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Title
Warner Library (Tarrytown, N.Y.)
Subject
Warner Library (Tarrytown, N.Y.)--Pictorial works.
Libraries--New York (State)--Tarrytown--Pictorial works.
Libraries--New York (State)--Tarrytown--Pictorial works.
Description
Warner Library was was dedicated on February 22, 1929, and was meant to serve the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow. The benefactors of the library were a couple, Worcester Reed Warner and Cornelia Blakemore Warner. They built the library as a gift to the communities.
The Warners chose architect Walter Dabney Blair to design the library. Blair used Vermont limestone as the main building material. The library was built in the Neo-Classical Revival style.
Of particular interest are: the Bronze Door, brought back by the Warners from a Florentine estate in Italy; and the Detmer Panel, from the "Old Palace" in England, built in 1606. During the 1970s, an extension was built on the library's west side, which more than doubled the space.
For more information, click the "About Us" tab at: http://www.warnerlibrary.org/
The Warners chose architect Walter Dabney Blair to design the library. Blair used Vermont limestone as the main building material. The library was built in the Neo-Classical Revival style.
Of particular interest are: the Bronze Door, brought back by the Warners from a Florentine estate in Italy; and the Detmer Panel, from the "Old Palace" in England, built in 1606. During the 1970s, an extension was built on the library's west side, which more than doubled the space.
For more information, click the "About Us" tab at: http://www.warnerlibrary.org/
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
June 1, 2015
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
Collection Items
View of the lobby and circulation desk, Warner Library.
Six photographs. The view is from the second floor stacks looking down.
The first photograph is looking to the left side of the entrance. The first doorway (cut in half) leads into the hallway that leads into the art gallery and then into the…
The first photograph is looking to the left side of the entrance. The first doorway (cut in half) leads into the hallway that leads into the art gallery and then into the…
Art in the Warner Library.
Eleven photographs.
The first photograph is of a drawing of Washington Irving, hanging in the lobby.
The second photograph is a drawing of Mark Twain, which hangs opposite that of Washington Irving in the lobby.
The third photograph is the…
The first photograph is of a drawing of Washington Irving, hanging in the lobby.
The second photograph is a drawing of Mark Twain, which hangs opposite that of Washington Irving in the lobby.
The third photograph is the…
Main entrance doors, Warner Library.
Seven photographs.
The first three photographs are of the innermost doors. These doors are made of wood, with one central, diamond-shaped window in each.
The next four photographs are of the Bronze Door. This door is between the innermost doors…
The first three photographs are of the innermost doors. These doors are made of wood, with one central, diamond-shaped window in each.
The next four photographs are of the Bronze Door. This door is between the innermost doors…
Lighted oculus over the lobby, Warner Library.
Seven photographs.
The oculus was designed with the oculus in the Pantheon as an inspiration. During the 1970s, false ceilings were installed to save energy, thereby covering the oculus. During a 1998 renovation, the false ceilings were removed,…
The oculus was designed with the oculus in the Pantheon as an inspiration. During the 1970s, false ceilings were installed to save energy, thereby covering the oculus. During a 1998 renovation, the false ceilings were removed,…
Reading room, Warner Library.
Ten photographs.
The first photograph is of the reading room. The room is named in memory of Florence S. Kane, the director of the library, 1986-2000.
The next three photographs are of the fireplace area.
Two photographs are of the two…
The first photograph is of the reading room. The room is named in memory of Florence S. Kane, the director of the library, 1986-2000.
The next three photographs are of the fireplace area.
Two photographs are of the two…
Portico, Warner Library.
Nine photographs.
The first photograph shows the steps and platform in front of the door into the library.
The second photograph shows the portico from the right side. Notice the pediment surrounded by decorations on top of columns.
The…
The first photograph shows the steps and platform in front of the door into the library.
The second photograph shows the portico from the right side. Notice the pediment surrounded by decorations on top of columns.
The…
Lighting, Warner Library.
Five photographs.
The first, second and third photographs are of the light globe that hangs inside the door. The globe has the twelve signs of the zodiac surrounding it. This fixture was designed by Worcester Reed Warner, who was an inventor of…
The first, second and third photographs are of the light globe that hangs inside the door. The globe has the twelve signs of the zodiac surrounding it. This fixture was designed by Worcester Reed Warner, who was an inventor of…
Portraits, Warner Library, Tarrytown, N.Y.
Four photographs, the first three of the Warner family.
The first photograph is of Worester Reed Warner, who was a man of many talents, including mechanical engineer, astronomer, and philanthropist. Member of the American Society of Mechanical…
The first photograph is of Worester Reed Warner, who was a man of many talents, including mechanical engineer, astronomer, and philanthropist. Member of the American Society of Mechanical…
External views of Warner Library, Tarrytown, N.Y.
Four photographs.
The first is the facade of Warner Library from North Broadway.
The second and third photographs are the library from the parking lot, the second a close-up of one of the sides.
The fourth photograph is of the library from…
The first is the facade of Warner Library from North Broadway.
The second and third photographs are the library from the parking lot, the second a close-up of one of the sides.
The fourth photograph is of the library from…
Decorations along the roof, Warner Library, Tarrytown, N.Y.
Four photographs.
The first and second photographs are of the decoration along the roof edge. It is of two rosettes together followed by an open shell. This motif runs around the entire roof.
The third and fourth photographs are of the corners…
The first and second photographs are of the decoration along the roof edge. It is of two rosettes together followed by an open shell. This motif runs around the entire roof.
The third and fourth photographs are of the corners…