Main entrance, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.

Dublin Core

Title

Main entrance, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.

Subject

New York Public Library. Muhlenberg Branch--Pictorial works.
Libraries—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Doors—New York (State)—New York—Pictorial works.
Keystones—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.
Lighting, Architectural and decorative—New York (State)—New York—Pictorial works.
Plaques, plaquettes—New York (State)—New York--Pictorial works.

Description

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 keystone above the arched doorway.

Third photograph is a close of one of the lights. Etched on the glass, and barely visible, is "New York Public Library."

Fourth photograph. This is the engraved plaque that is to the left of the entrance. It reads, "New York Public Library. Carnegie Gift. Muhlenberg Branch."

Creator

Michael W. Handis

Date

July 17, 2015

Rights

Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Files

Entrance to the library
Keystone above the arched entrance, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Close-up of the lantern light, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.
Plaque on the front of the library
Date Added
July 19, 2015
Collection
Muhlenberg Branch, New York Public Library (New York, N.Y.)
Item Type
Still Image
Citation
Michael W. Handis, “Main entrance, Muhlenberg Branch, NYPL.,” Ancient and Modern Libraries: a Comparison, accessed April 27, 2024, https://ancmodlibraries.omeka.net/items/show/104.