Humanities and Social Sciences Library, New York Public Library (New York, N.Y.)
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Title
Humanities and Social Sciences Library, New York Public Library (New York, N.Y.)
Subject
New York Public Library. Humanities and Social Sciences Library--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Description
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library is the main library of the New York Public Library. NYPL was founded in 1895 by the merging the Astor and Lenox libraries and the Tilden Trust. The main library was built 1902-1911 in the Beaux-Arts design that was very popular at the time.
An in-depth history can be found on the library's web site: http://www.nypl.org/about/locations/schwarzman
NOTE: though the name of the century-old building was officially changed after Library Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman donated $100 million to a library fundraising campaign, New Yorkers still refer to it as the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, or the 42nd Street Library.
An in-depth history can be found on the library's web site: http://www.nypl.org/about/locations/schwarzman
NOTE: though the name of the century-old building was officially changed after Library Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman donated $100 million to a library fundraising campaign, New Yorkers still refer to it as the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, or the 42nd Street Library.
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
December 18, 2014
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
JPEG and text files.
Language
English
Collection Items
Floor plans, NYPL.
The plans for the four floors of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library Building--the Central Library--of the New York Public Library.
Decorative columns on the facade of NYPL.
Four photographs. These images show the fluted columns that decorate the front of the library and stretch from the first to the second floors.
Photograph three is a close-up of one of the Corinthian capitals.
Photograph four is a close-up of…
Photograph three is a close-up of one of the Corinthian capitals.
Photograph four is a close-up of…
NYPL, from the corner of Fifth Avenue and 40th Street.
This photograph was taken across the street from the library at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 40th Street.
Main entrance to NYPL, on Fifth Avenue.
Two photographs of the main entrance on Fifth Avenue.
The first photograph is showing the entrance to NYPL., which are three entrances built into what resembles a monumental arch that the Romans would erect to celebrate victories and…
The first photograph is showing the entrance to NYPL., which are three entrances built into what resembles a monumental arch that the Romans would erect to celebrate victories and…
Roman urn on a pedestal to the left of the steps to the entrance, NYPL.
Roman urn on the left side of the steps leading up to the arched portico of the library. The pedestal upon which the urn sets has a horizontal crack in it.
Greek key and rosette designs on the entrance, NYPL.
Three photographs.
This Greek key (or fret) and rosette design is under the fluted, Corinthian columns of the main entrance to NYPL. This pattern repeats at this height along the entire facade of NYPL. The Greek key design is still very popular…
This Greek key (or fret) and rosette design is under the fluted, Corinthian columns of the main entrance to NYPL. This pattern repeats at this height along the entire facade of NYPL. The Greek key design is still very popular…
Astor Hall, looking north from the staircase, NYPL.
Two photographs.
Astor Hall is the biggest marble room in the world. The photographs are from the north staircase looking across and down into the hall.
Astor Hall is the biggest marble room in the world. The photographs are from the north staircase looking across and down into the hall.
Inscriptions on the attic of the monumental arch of the entrance, NYPL
Three photographs. Each photograph shows one of the inscriptions on the attic of the monumental arch entrance into NYPL. These three organizations joined together to create NYPL in 1897.
The first photograph is of the left inscription: "The Astor…
The first photograph is of the left inscription: "The Astor…
Fountain statues Beauty and Truth, and the inscriptions above them, NYPL.
Four photographs.
First photograph, the statue of Beauty in the fountain to the left of the entrance.
Second photograph, the inscription above Beauty.
Third photograph, the statue of Truth in the fountain to the right of the…
First photograph, the statue of Beauty in the fountain to the left of the entrance.
Second photograph, the inscription above Beauty.
Third photograph, the statue of Truth in the fountain to the right of the…
Design on the bottom of the cornice on the outside of the building, NYPL.
Two photographs.
This is underneath the cornice edge which runs along the front of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. Rosettes and acanthus leaves alternate. There are several rows of decoration below this design, working back into the…
This is underneath the cornice edge which runs along the front of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. Rosettes and acanthus leaves alternate. There are several rows of decoration below this design, working back into the…