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![]() ![]() New York Public Library Dedicated (1911)When former New York governor Samuel J. Tilden died in 1886, he left $2.4 million in his will for the creation of a grand public library. At that time, there were two other important libraries in New York City—the Astor and the Lenox—but they were struggling. With Tilden's gift, they were merged in 1895. The new library's cornerstone was laid in 1902 at the old Croton Reservoir on Fifth Avenue, and it finally opened to the public in 1911. By 1910, how many miles of shelves had been installed? More... Discuss |
5 comments:
I'm cracking up at your "Back from the dead Edition"!
Great photos of the Green Bug!
Dear Jessica,
Nice to see you back!
great pictures!
♥ & ((hugs))
bindi
that bug is cute :)
welcome back? :)
Nice pictures!
Aw- lol, Dawn, thanks! I love your new picture, btw--gorgeous.:)
Bindi!! Thanks so much! :) I will be stopping by soon!
Arv,
I know, right? That was taken on a restaurant patio, the waitress said he hadn't moved off the table for like 4 days...weird little guy! :)
Thanks Lena! :) We shall see!
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