Muhlenberg Branch, New York Public Library (New York, N.Y.)
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Title
Muhlenberg Branch, New York Public Library (New York, N.Y.)
Subject
New York Public Library. Muhlenberg Branch—Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York—Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York—Pictorial works.
Description
The Muhlenberg Branch of NYPL is on 23rd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Like the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, the Muhlenberg Branch was designed by Carrere & Hastings, and was opened in 1906. Unlike the Beaux Arts design of the 42nd Street Library, the Muhlenberg Branch design has been called neo-Renaissance.
This library was one of the 65 that was built with money provided by Andrew Carnegie. Chelsea's Church of the Holy Communion has the branch named after its first rector, William Augustus Muhlenberg,
Major renovations in 1999 by R.M. Kliment & Frances Halsband sought to restore and preserve the original 1906 building while updating services for the 21st century.
For information about the branch, see http://www.nypl.org/about/locations/muhlenberg
This library was one of the 65 that was built with money provided by Andrew Carnegie. Chelsea's Church of the Holy Communion has the branch named after its first rector, William Augustus Muhlenberg,
Major renovations in 1999 by R.M. Kliment & Frances Halsband sought to restore and preserve the original 1906 building while updating services for the 21st century.
For information about the branch, see http://www.nypl.org/about/locations/muhlenberg
Creator
Michael W. Handis
Date
May 27, 2015
Rights
Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.
Format
jpeg
Language
eng
Collection Items
Facade of the Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL
The front of the Chelsea library of NYPL, the Muhlenberg Branch. Designed by Carrere & Hastings, the same architects of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (the Central or 42nd Street Library), the Muhlenberg Branch has an ornamental front…
Main entrance, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Four photographs.
The first is the entrance into the Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL from 23rd Street. Notice the arched window above the double-doors and the lantern lights on either side.
Second photograph. This is a close-up of the decorated…
The first is the entrance into the Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL from 23rd Street. Notice the arched window above the double-doors and the lantern lights on either side.
Second photograph. This is a close-up of the decorated…
Windows along 23rd Street facade, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Three photographs.
The first photograph is of the street-level windows, of which there are two. These windows are large and arched, which mimic the high arched entrance to the library. These are the biggest windows in the building. The keystone…
The first photograph is of the street-level windows, of which there are two. These windows are large and arched, which mimic the high arched entrance to the library. These are the biggest windows in the building. The keystone…
Art in the Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Seven photographs. The first three are of the small display case on the third floor of the library, outside the doors to the Community Room.
The fourth photograph is of the three display cases along the staircase from the street to the first floor…
The fourth photograph is of the three display cases along the staircase from the street to the first floor…
Lighting, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Two photographs.
On the first and second floors, these two types of lighting are used to illuminate the building.
The florescent lighting runs from the front to the back of the building, with the circular lamps being located at the front of…
On the first and second floors, these two types of lighting are used to illuminate the building.
The florescent lighting runs from the front to the back of the building, with the circular lamps being located at the front of…
Inside the Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Eight photographs.
The first three photographs are of the first floor. The first is looking from the back of the library to the front. The second is looking towards the entrance from the staircase. Just visible is the stairs from the street up to…
The first three photographs are of the first floor. The first is looking from the back of the library to the front. The second is looking towards the entrance from the staircase. Just visible is the stairs from the street up to…
Ornamentation, facade of Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Seven photographs.
The first two photographs are of the first floor detail. Identical keystones are above the door and the arched windows. Between each are the circles separated with decoration.
The third and fourth photographs are of the…
The first two photographs are of the first floor detail. Identical keystones are above the door and the arched windows. Between each are the circles separated with decoration.
The third and fourth photographs are of the…