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| New York Public Library on its opening day |
The huge and iconic New York Public Library was opened 100 years ago today by President William Howard Taft (who is remembered as a dishonest Republican president from Ohio). It is one of the most famous and recognized buildings in the United States.
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| famous lions guard the entrance to the library |
The library is one of the four greatest beaux-art (classical) styled buildings built in the City of New York at the time, the other three being-
- Grand Central Station, which is still standing (thanks to the efforts of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - see the memorial inside the station to her)
- The Museum of Natural History
- Penn Station which was tragically torn down in the 1960's.
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| Central Reading Room of the Library |
To see other examples of beaux-art architecture in New York look here: http://www.nyc-architecture.com/STYLES/STY-BeauxArts.htm
Beautiful photos. It would be so grand to visit these places in person. I should be in bed, but plan to check out the links in this post. Have a great week.
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