Low Memorial Library, Columbia University (New York, N.Y.)
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Title
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University (New York, N.Y.)
Subject
Low Memorial Library--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Description
Opened in 1897, Low Memorial Library was to serve as the university's main library. The building was designed by McKim, Mead and White in the Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical style and was named for the father of Columbia University President Seth Low. The library was out of space by 1934 and had to be moved to Butler Library. The building came to house the university administration, and is used for a variety of functions.
For more information on the library, see http://www.wikicu.com/Low_Library
For more information on the library, see http://www.wikicu.com/Low_Library
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
May 27, 2015
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
Collection Items
First floor plan of Low Memorial Library.
This is the first floor plan of when Low Library actually housed the main library of Columbia. Under the dome was the reading room.
Facade of Low Memorial Library.
Five photographs.
The first photograph is of the facade of Low Library.
The second is how Low Library appears across the plaza.
The third photograph is a close-up of the Ionic, fluted columns on the building.
The fifth photograph is a…
The first photograph is of the facade of Low Library.
The second is how Low Library appears across the plaza.
The third photograph is a close-up of the Ionic, fluted columns on the building.
The fifth photograph is a…
Busts inside the entrance to Low Memorial Library.
Nine photographs.
The first five photographs deal with the bust of Athena that is in the center of the lobby as one enters Low Library. Athena appears as Parthenos ("the Virgin"). Ancient libraries were known to have large busts or statuary to the…
The first five photographs deal with the bust of Athena that is in the center of the lobby as one enters Low Library. Athena appears as Parthenos ("the Virgin"). Ancient libraries were known to have large busts or statuary to the…
Urn on side of steps to Low Memorial Library.
Four photographs of one of the two urns on both sides of and at the top of the grand staircase leading up to Low Library.
The first photograph shows what the urn looks like.
The second photograph shows the bronze lion decoration of the handle…
The first photograph shows what the urn looks like.
The second photograph shows the bronze lion decoration of the handle…
Alma Mater statue in front of Low Memorial Library.
Five photographs. Alma Mater, which was made by Daniel Chester French in 1903. The statue is on a marble and granite pedestal designed by Charles Follen McKim of McKim, Mead & White, It is a level below the library but situated right in front of the…
Rotunda in Low Memorial Library.
Nine photographs. The rotunda in Low Library was where the main stacks were located. When the library ran out of room, there was nowhere to expand, so Butler Library was built and the main library moved there.
The first photograph is looking up…
The first photograph is looking up…
External light on the side of the steps to Low Memorial Library.
Four photographs. One of two external lights on either side of the steps up to Low Library. The lamps are on the same level as the library.
The first two photographs are of the light from different angles.
The last two photographs are details…
The first two photographs are of the light from different angles.
The last two photographs are details…
Architectural decoration above and below the cornice, Low Memorial Library.
Three photographs.
The first photograph illustrates the decoration along the cornice (rosettes, flowers, and lions' heads) and under it.
The second photograph is a more detailed image of the decoration under the cornice.
The last photograph…
The first photograph illustrates the decoration along the cornice (rosettes, flowers, and lions' heads) and under it.
The second photograph is a more detailed image of the decoration under the cornice.
The last photograph…
Dome, Low Memorial Library.
Two photographs.
The first photograph is an overall view of the dome from the plaza below.
The second photograph gives a detailed view of the dome. Antifixes decorate the tops of the octagonal structure that supports the dome.
The first photograph is an overall view of the dome from the plaza below.
The second photograph gives a detailed view of the dome. Antifixes decorate the tops of the octagonal structure that supports the dome.
Columns used in Low Memorial Library.
Five photographs.
The first photograph is of the fluted, Ionic columns used to decorate the facade of Low Library.
The second and third photographs are of a column that marks the end of the lobby. The color is a marbled brown.
Photographs…
The first photograph is of the fluted, Ionic columns used to decorate the facade of Low Library.
The second and third photographs are of a column that marks the end of the lobby. The color is a marbled brown.
Photographs…