Rose Main Reading Room

New york public library new york ny.

Rose main reading room.

General research division third floor room 315. P samuel priest and adam r. The rose main reading room and the bill blass catalog room. The main branch s deborah jonathan f.

The landmarks preservation commission voted this morning to give protected status to two of the building s most famous public spaces. 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 stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years. On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room.

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. Nate s april 24 2018. 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. It is one of the largest public library systems in the united states and one of the largest research library.

Rose main reading room officially room 315 and commonly known as the rose main reading room is located on the third floor of the main branch. 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. One of the best places to work in the city. Rose main reading room.

Bibliophiles who can t make it to the library can still pay a virtual visit to the sumptuous rose main reading room at the new york public library s iconic fifth avenue location.