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[Exterior, window display on joining the library.]

[Exterior, window display on joining the library.]

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[Exterior.] - A black and white photo of a building

[Exterior.] - A black and white photo of a building

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Grand Concourse Dedication: Mayor Wagner, speaking; (l-r) Commissioner Zurmuhlen; Mr. John Mackenzie Cory, Chief of the Circulation Department; Mr. Samuel P. Tolesano, Secretary to Borough President Lyons
Grand Concourse Dedication: Samuel P. Tolesano, Secretary to Borough President James Lyons
[Great Kills, Exterior, children on front path.]

[Great Kills, Exterior, children on front path.]

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[Great Kills, Exterior, children on front path.]

[Great Kills, Exterior, children on front path.]

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[Hamilton Grange, Desk and readers tables.]

[Hamilton Grange, Desk and readers tables.]

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[Hamilton Grange, Tables and empty shelves.]

[Hamilton Grange, Tables and empty shelves.]

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Highbridge, High Bridge Area [woman and girl with chickens]

Highbridge, High Bridge Area [woman and girl with chickens]

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[Hunt's Point, Interior.]

[Hunt's Point, Interior.]

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[Jefferson Market Library, Children's room.]

[Jefferson Market Library, Children's room.]

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Library for the Blind, Exhibit Booth, American Libraries Association, San Francisco, CA. Left to right are: Mr. Charles Gallozzi, Assistant Chief, Division for the blind; Mr. Robert S. Bray, Chief, Division for the Blind; Miss Helga Leude, Librarian, American Foundation for the Blind
[Library for the Blind, Braille reading.]
Mosholu groundbreaking, Edward Zurmuhlen speaking

Mosholu groundbreaking, Edward Zurmuhlen speaking

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Book burning exhibit at the Muhlenberg branch library on West 23rd Street, Manhattan.  The New York Public Library Archives.

Book burning exhibit at the Muhlenberg branch library on West 23rd Str...

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Muhlenberg, Book burning exhibit

Muhlenberg, Book burning exhibit

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[Music Library] Picture of Miss Nelly Rauschel, some of whose dance library was given to…by Miss Emilie Hahn

[Music Library] Picture of Miss Nelly Rauschel, some of whose dance li...

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"Sub-branch Library at New Dorp, Staten Island, Opened November, 1926" [180 Rose Avenue]

"Sub-branch Library at New Dorp, Staten Island, Opened November, 1926"...

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[115th Street, Exterior.]

[115th Street, Exterior.]

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[Pelham Bay, "Yankee Fans! Come and see Jim Spencer at Pelham Bay Library, Wednesday, September 5, 1979. Admission free! All invited!".]

[Pelham Bay, "Yankee Fans! Come and see Jim Spencer at Pelham Bay Libr...

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[Port Richmond] James Warren art exhibit, James Warren in center

[Port Richmond] James Warren art exhibit, James Warren in center

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Rearranging books in Port Richmond Library.

Rearranging books in Port Richmond Library.

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[Riverdale] Painting of tree with birdhouse at right is one given to Riverdale Branch by Henry Leon. This exhibit is of his work.

[Riverdale] Painting of tree with birdhouse at right is one given to R...

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[Rivington Street, Two young readers.]

[Rivington Street, Two young readers.]

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The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature, Books by and about the Negro, Curator: Dr. Lawrence D. Reddick

The Schomburg Collection of Negro Literature, Books by and about the N...

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[Seward Park] Children waiting in lobby outside children's room

[Seward Park] Children waiting in lobby outside children's room

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[Seward Park, Two young readers.]
[67th Street, Four young readers.]
[Soundview] Phyllis Robinson, Cultural Office
[Plaster models of a Corinthian capital and four versions of tympanum relief sculpture.]

[Plaster models of a Corinthian capital and four versions of tympanum ...

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[Plaster model of architectural decorations, and a model of the Fifth Avenue facade in the background.]

[Plaster model of architectural decorations, and a model of the Fifth ...

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[Plaster model of a fireplace and a dedicatory panel, for the Trustees Room.]

[Plaster model of a fireplace and a dedicatory panel, for the Trustees...

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[Plaster model of a panel decorated with two winged nude female figures, cornucopias and leaves.]

[Plaster model of a panel decorated with two winged nude female figure...

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Exterior marble work : plaster model of the south end of the Fifth Avenue facade.
Exterior marble work : initial construction of the north facade, looking southeast.

Exterior marble work : initial construction of the north facade, looki...

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Exterior marble work : detail of the Forty-second Street entrance.

Exterior marble work : detail of the Forty-second Street entrance.

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Exterior marble work : detail of the east facade.

Exterior marble work : detail of the east facade.

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Exterior marble work : construction of the Fifth Avenue facade.

Exterior marble work : construction of the Fifth Avenue facade.

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View of Bryant Park and Forty-second Street from the south end of the west facade.

View of Bryant Park and Forty-second Street from the south end of the ...

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Interior work. - A black and white photo of a building under construction

Interior work. - A black and white photo of a building under construct...

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Interior work : scaffolding in the snow.

Interior work : scaffolding in the snow.

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Interior work : rows of bases for supporting poles.

Interior work : rows of bases for supporting poles.

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Interior work : construction of the Fifth Avenue portico (?).

Interior work : construction of the Fifth Avenue portico (?).

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Interior work : structural framework.

Interior work : structural framework.

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Interior work : construction of arches and vault in Astor Hall (detail of GPN #A291).
Interior work : decorated arch above the initial construction of a staircase.

Interior work : decorated arch above the initial construction of a sta...

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Interior work. - A black and white photo of a building under construction

Interior work. - A black and white photo of a building under construct...

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Interior work : rows of supporting metal columns.

Interior work : rows of supporting metal columns.

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Interior work : pipes. - A black and white photo of a long hallway

Interior work : pipes. - A black and white photo of a long hallway

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Interior work : construction of bookcases at floor level and on a balcony.
Interior work : room occupied by building materials and equipment.

Interior work : room occupied by building materials and equipment.

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Interior work : boilers.

Interior work : boilers.

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Interior work : construction of the McGraw Rotunda.

Interior work : construction of the McGraw Rotunda.

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Interior work : arches in Astor Hall, in front of Gottesman Exhibition Hall.

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Interior work : construction of the Main Reading Room, showing the framewok of the roof.

Interior work : construction of the Main Reading Room, showing the fra...

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[Interior work : construction of the stacks.]

[Interior work : construction of the stacks.]

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Interior work : construction of a stairway in Astor Hall.

Interior work : construction of a stairway in Astor Hall.

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Foundation work on the south side.

Foundation work on the south side.

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Marble cutting yard in Long Island City.

Marble cutting yard in Long Island City.

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[Plaster model of a dome.]

[Plaster model of a dome.]

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Carrère and Hastings workshop.
[Plaster models : the Fifth Avenue facade, a section of an arch decorated with oak leaves, a volute and a console.]

[Plaster models : the Fifth Avenue facade, a section of an arch decora...

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Exterior - A black and white photo of an old building

Exterior - A black and white photo of an old building

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West elevation - A black and white photo of a brick building

West elevation - A black and white photo of a brick building

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Ground Floor, East Stair [58th Street Branch]

Ground Floor, East Stair [58th Street Branch]

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[Exhibit: We're ready for your courses. Are you? Fordham Branch.]
White-haired man behind speaker, Morris Hadley, Trustee
Mr. Zurmuhlen at speaker's desk, Mr. Francis Martin Jr. on his right

Mr. Zurmuhlen at speaker's desk, Mr. Francis Martin Jr. on his right

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Exterior, window display

Exterior, window display

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Exterior, woman looking in at window display

Exterior, woman looking in at window display

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New George Bruce Branch, before opening

New George Bruce Branch, before opening

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Train station Exterior, under construction - Public domain photograph.

Train station Exterior, under construction - Public domain photograph.

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[Great Kills, Exterior.]

[Great Kills, Exterior.]

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[Great Kills, Anne Hedgman addresses standing audience.]
Highbridge, Story hour, picture hour group

Highbridge, Story hour, picture hour group

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[Highbridge, Exterior.]

[Highbridge, Exterior.]

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[Highbridge, Entrance.]
[Inwood, Exterior.] - A black and white photo of a building

[Inwood, Exterior.] - A black and white photo of a building

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Inwood, Ceremony: Ralph A. Beals (left), Mr. Zurmuhlen, Commissioner of Public Works (right)
[Jefferson Market Library, Interior, stained glass.]

[Jefferson Market Library, Interior, stained glass.]

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[Jefferson Market Library, Interior.]

[Jefferson Market Library, Interior.]

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Library for the Blind, Dedication [audience]

Library for the Blind, Dedication [audience]

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"Mid-Manhattan Library"

"Mid-Manhattan Library"

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[Mid-Manhattan, Reference books, readers in background.]

[Mid-Manhattan, Reference books, readers in background.]

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[Morrisania, Exterior.] - Victorian era public domain image

[Morrisania, Exterior.] - Victorian era public domain image

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[Morrisania, Thirteen women, librarians?.]

[Morrisania, Thirteen women, librarians?.]

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Morrisania, Lake, Crotona Park

Morrisania, Lake, Crotona Park

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[Mosholu, Exterior, two cars in front.]
[Mosholu groundbreaking, crowd and stand.]

[Mosholu groundbreaking, crowd and stand.]

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[Mosholu groundbreaking, unidentified speaker.]

[Mosholu groundbreaking, unidentified speaker.]

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Mosholu, [James J.] Lyons (left), Bronx Borough President

Mosholu, [James J.] Lyons (left), Bronx Borough President

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Mosholu, Possibly Councilman McCarthy
[Children lined up outside Mott Haven.]

[Children lined up outside Mott Haven.]

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[Mott Haven, Interior, globe on table.]

[Mott Haven, Interior, globe on table.]

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[Muhlenberg, Exhibit: "Housing-1947".]

[Muhlenberg, Exhibit: "Housing-1947".]

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[Music Library] Phonograph booth, Mortimer Cohen (staff)

[Music Library] Phonograph booth, Mortimer Cohen (staff)

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[New Dorp, Seated librarian with costumed children at story hour.]

[New Dorp, Seated librarian with costumed children at story hour.]

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New Dorp Staten Island Community Library

New Dorp Staten Island Community Library

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[Schomburg Collection, exhibit at Central Building, "Schomburg Collection 1925-1950".]
[Parkchester, readers at table and shelves.]

[Parkchester, readers at table and shelves.]

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