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New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Library
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Alina & Gene
October 3, 2018
The Stephen A. Schwartzman building is a prominent historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan fitted with massive new murals on the ceiling depicting sun-drenched skies.
Etny
July 17, 2018
The century-old main branch of the NYPL is about as regal a setting for reading—either on your laptop or those old dusty things called books—as you’ll find in the city. Two massive Tennessee-marble lions, dubbed Patience and Fortitude, flank the main portal and have become the institution’s mascots. Once inside, check out the cavernous Rose Main Reading Room, spanning almost 300 feet and outfitted with chandeliers and stunning ceiling murals. Though it’s a classy setting in most instances, it’s also where Bill Murray uttered, “Are you, Alice, menstruating right now?” and “Back off, man, I’m a scientist” in Ghostbusters.
The century-old main branch of the NYPL is about as regal a setting for reading—either on your laptop or those old dusty things called books—as you’ll find in the city. Two massive Tennessee-marble lions, dubbed Patience and Fortitude, flank the main portal and have become the institution’s mascots.…
Joe
August 17, 2016
Iconic New York library. Spend some time in the reading room!
Alexander
August 14, 2016
Ever see the movie, Ghost Busters?
Kelly
February 22, 2016
Go see it. Gorgeous building, inside and out.
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476 5th Ave
New York, NY