New York Public Library, Manhattan Central Branch
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New York Public Library, Manhattan Central Branch

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
New York, New York
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The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch or the New York Public Library, is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions. The structure contains four stories open to the public. The main entrance steps are at Fifth Avenue at its intersection with East 41st Street. As of 2015, the branch contains an estimated 2.5 million volumes in its stacks.
Exhibition space just behind the lobby. another exibition space on the third floor-- of the collection of prints and rare manuscripts

Opened, May 23, 1911

Podcasts
New York Public Library Flagpoles and Lions - Thomas Tarangioli
New York Public Library Sculptures - Thomas Tarangioli

Designations
New York City Landmark in Jan 11, 1967
National Historic Landmark in Dec 21, 1965
National Register of Historic Places in Oct 15, 1966

Related Sites
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Bill Blass Public Catalog Room, New York Public Library
The Rose Reading Room, New York Public Library

Related Playlist
New York Public Library, Manhattan Central Branch Compilation
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