Abiel Abbot Low, the father of Seth Low, made a fortune on the China trade. He was a businessman, trader, and philanthropist. Unlike his son Seth, who served as the mayor of Brooklyn (before the incorporation) and New York City, Low never ran for an…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…