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Rose main reading room.
The rose main reading room is a majestic public space measuring 78 feet by 297 feet roughly the length of two city blocks and weaving together old world architectural elegance with modern technology.
The stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years.
A man reads books at the rose main reading room in the new york public library in new york the united states on april 18 2018.
The landmarks preservation commission voted this morning to give protected status to two of the building s most famous public spaces.
New york public library new york ny.
Nate s april 24 2018.
The library with a history of over 100 years welcomes millions of visitors a year from across the world who find inspiration in its majestic public spaces unparalleled research.
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Rose main reading room.
It is one of the largest public library systems in the united states and one of the largest research library.
One of new york city s most iconic locations the majestic rose main reading room measures 78 feet by 297 feet roughly the length of two city blocks with 52 foot tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds.
Perhaps the greatest masterpiece of beaux arts style architecture in the united states the new york public library was designed by carrere hastings and opened in 1911.
The rose main reading room and the bill blass catalog room.
One of the best places to work in the city.
After being closed for more than two years for important repairs and restoration the new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room reopens to the public this morning at 10 a m.
General research division third floor room 315.
On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room.