NYC Iconic Library: What You Didn't Know - The Hidden Wonders & Magical Majesty
Hidden Subterranean Stacks? Stunning Giant Reading Room? Fifth Avenue Architectural Wonders & Film Fame?
You can have them all at one time, one space! Today we are visiting the flagship location of world-famous New York Public Library, an iconic location in Downtown Manhattan, not just for its cinematic appearances but also for its architectural and logistical wonders. The Rose Reading Room's design is stunning, and the underground stacks beneath Bryant Park add another layer of fascination to the library's rich history. It’s amazing how this space serves both as a cultural landmark and a highly functional resource for New Yorkers and visitors alike!
0:00 NYPL Film Fame
1:20 Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Entrance
2:48 Main Lobby-- Astor Hall
3:37 Visitor Center
6:28 Map Division
9:48 Underground Level
10:42 Milstein Research Stacks: Hidden Under Bryant Park
12:11 US History/Local History Reading Room
14:57 Card Catalog
16:25 The Polonsky Exhibition Collections
25:58 Periodical Room
29:25 ERA Exhibition (Equal Rights Amendment)
30:15 McGraw Rotunda Murals
30:58 Rose Main Reading Room
41:02 New York Subway Maps Exhibition
41:29 Crowds & Gift Shop
45:11 Library Exit & Exterior
46:30 Spoiler! Great View from Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
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