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[Exterior, window display on love.]
Exterior, window display on the Moonside Gardens Camera Club

Exterior, window display on the Moonside Gardens Camera Club

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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.

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

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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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Wire band saw in a marble yard in Long Island City.

Wire band saw in a marble yard in Long Island City.

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[Plaster model of a dome.]

[Plaster model of a dome.]

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Lenox Library (1875) - Early photography, Public domain image
Carrère and Hastings workshop.
Women and girls reading near swingset where younger children are suspended in hammock like swings, July 1910.
[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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Oldest Branch in Library--Bond Street (below Astor Place, Manhattan)

Oldest Branch in Library--Bond Street (below Astor Place, Manhattan)

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Play Group (Dramatics) - A black and white photo of a group of women

Play Group (Dramatics) - A black and white photo of a group of women

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Chatham Square Branch, New York Public Library (old rented building)

Chatham Square Branch, New York Public Library (old rented building)

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Columbia Sub-branch (Butler Library, Columbia University)

Columbia Sub-branch (Butler Library, Columbia University)

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Low bookshelves at the Dongan Hills Library

Low bookshelves at the Dongan Hills Library

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West elevation - An old photo of a building in the snow

West elevation - An old photo of a building in the snow

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Interior, shelf display

Interior, shelf display

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Exterior, window display on Killarney, Southern Ireland

Exterior, window display on Killarney, Southern Ireland

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Exterior, window display on pets and hobbies

Exterior, window display on pets and hobbies

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Old George Bruce Branch at 226 West 42nd Street

Old George Bruce Branch at 226 West 42nd Street

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

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

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[Great Kills, Exterior, people and children on path.]

[Great Kills, Exterior, people and children on path.]

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

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

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[Great Kills, Exterior] Great Kills Station, "Great Kills Branch Library, 1920's: The Great Kills Branch has outgrown two buildings and is now too busy for its present building at 56 Giffords Lane and its annual circulation of over 200,000"

[Great Kills, Exterior] Great Kills Station, "Great Kills Branch Libra...

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Great Kills, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Great Kills, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Hamilton Grange Branch, Story Club, Miss Dalphin.

Hamilton Grange Branch, Story Club, Miss Dalphin.

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Harlem Branch. Exterior, 124th Street (with awnings)

Harlem Branch. Exterior, 124th Street (with awnings)

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[Highbridge, Exterior, librarian and children on grass looking at camera.]
Highbridge, Excavating for new addition

Highbridge, Excavating for new addition

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Hudson Park, Picture book hour, Miss Cutler, children's librarian

Hudson Park, Picture book hour, Miss Cutler, children's librarian

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[Hudson Park, Exterior, construction.]

[Hudson Park, Exterior, construction.]

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[Exterior] new addition to Hudson Park

[Exterior] new addition to Hudson Park

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Hunt's Point, [Boys]

Hunt's Point, [Boys]

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[Inwood, Exterior, aerial view.]

[Inwood, Exterior, aerial view.]

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Inwood, Ceremony: Grace Conway (front row, 2nd from left), John Mackenzie Cory [?] at podium
[Inwood, Interior.] - A black and white photo of a library

[Inwood, Interior.] - A black and white photo of a library

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[Kingsbridge, Exterior.]

[Kingsbridge, Exterior.]

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[Library for the Blind, Braille reading.]
Governor Cuomo signing the bill in Albany that authorized financing of a new $16 million Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, operated by the New York Public Library.  Assemblyman Mark Siegel, Library President Vartan Gregorian (left), and blind users stand by.

Governor Cuomo signing the bill in Albany that authorized financing of...

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[Morrisania, Desk and empty chair.]

[Morrisania, Desk and empty chair.]

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[Mosholu, Exterior, one car and Bronx Bookmobile.]

[Mosholu, Exterior, one car and Bronx Bookmobile.]

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[Mosholu groundbreaking, Newbold Morris[?.] speaking.]

[Mosholu groundbreaking, Newbold Morris[?.] speaking.]

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[Mott Haven, "Let's Strive in '55 to Read More Than in '54".]

[Mott Haven, "Let's Strive in '55 to Read More Than in '54".]

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