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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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[Plaster model of a dome.]

[Plaster model of a dome.]

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Carrère and Hastings workshop.
Two men with a block of marble on a cart.

Two men with a block of marble on a cart.

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Aguilar Free Circulating Library East Broadway, Reference Room.

Aguilar Free Circulating Library East Broadway, Reference Room.

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Columbia Sub-branch (Butler Library, Columbia University)

Columbia Sub-branch (Butler Library, Columbia University)

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Exterior, Epiphany Branch

Exterior, Epiphany Branch

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Circulation room - A black and white photo of a library

Circulation room - A black and white photo of a library

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Ground Floor, East Stair, Reading Room [58th Street Branch]

Ground Floor, East Stair, Reading Room [58th Street Branch]

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Ground Floor, West Stair, Stairway to Second Floor [58th Street Branch]

Ground Floor, West Stair, Stairway to Second Floor [58th Street Branch...

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Exterior [Shelves] - A group of people standing outside of a building

Exterior [Shelves] - A group of people standing outside of a building

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College students using the Bronx Reference Center, 2555 Marion Ave. Student attendance is over 55,000 annually.

College students using the Bronx Reference Center, 2555 Marion Ave. St...

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[Interior, children at bookshelves, Francis Martin Branch.]

[Interior, children at bookshelves, Francis Martin Branch.]

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Interior, desk - A black and white photo of a man behind a counter

Interior, desk - A black and white photo of a man behind a counter

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic place interior, salon, hall lobby, living room, 18th-19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Exterior, woman looking in at window display
Exterior, window display on sailing and the sea
Exterior, window display on sailing and the sea

Exterior, window display on sailing and the sea

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Exterior window display: "The Library on the Air"

Exterior window display: "The Library on the Air"

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Exterior, window display on Ireland
Exterior, people looking in at window display
Armor display cases - A black and white photo of a museum

Armor display cases - A black and white photo of a museum

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Exterior, children looking in at window display.]
East wall looking South showing footing in place [under construction]

East wall looking South showing footing in place [under construction]

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

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

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[Great Kills, Exterior] Mrs. Eraith[?] and children

[Great Kills, Exterior] Mrs. Eraith[?] and children

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[Great Kills, Exterior, boys in front of William P. Merrell insurance & real estate office.]

[Great Kills, Exterior, boys in front of William P. Merrell insurance ...

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Great Kills, Christmas Greetings

Great Kills, Christmas Greetings

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[Hamilton Grange, Shelves.]

[Hamilton Grange, Shelves.]

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Hamilton Grange Branch. Leven Choral Society, 1963.

Hamilton Grange Branch. Leven Choral Society, 1963.

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Highbridge, Story hour on lawn

Highbridge, Story hour on lawn

A group of children sitting on the ground in front of a brick building. A group of women sitting on the ground. Public domain postcard scan.

Section of the exhibit room at Hudson Park
Rear view of Hudson Park [construction]

Rear view of Hudson Park [construction]

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[Huguenot Park, Exterior.]

[Huguenot Park, Exterior.]

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[Hunt's Point, Boys.] - A group of people sitting in a room

[Hunt's Point, Boys.] - A group of people sitting in a room

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[Jefferson Market Library, Exterior.]

[Jefferson Market Library, Exterior.]

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Library for the Blind, Dedication, Ribbon Cutting: (front row left-right) Raymond A. Harris, Librarian; Ralp A. Beals, Director, The New York Public Library; Honorable Frederick H. Zurmuhlen, Commissioner of Public Works; Mr. Morris Hadley, President, the New York Public Library. (rear row, at left) Peter B. Putnam, Author and Assistant Instructor, princeton University; (2nd from right) Mr. John M. Cory, Chief, Circulation Department, the New York Public Library

Library for the Blind, Dedication, Ribbon Cutting: (front row left-rig...

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[Mosholu, Exterior, one car and fire hydrant.]

[Mosholu, Exterior, one car and fire hydrant.]

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[Mosholu groundbreaking: (left) John Cory, Newbold Morris; (right) Edward Zurmuhlen.]
Muhlenberg, Children's room in basement

Muhlenberg, Children's room in basement

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[Muhlenberg, Applications desk.]

[Muhlenberg, Applications desk.]

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Muhlenberg, Reference end of Adult Department (Miss Andrews, librarian?)

Muhlenberg, Reference end of Adult Department (Miss Andrews, librarian...

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New Dorp, Dedication. Edward S. Holmgren, Director, Branch Libraries
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