The New York Public Library Free Admission Wednesday

The New York Public Library Free Admission Wednesday
Apr 03

The New York Public Library Free Admission Wednesday

Free Admission Wednesday at The New York Public Library - see INFO below. New York's other principal library during this time was founded by James Lenox and consisted primarily of his personal collection of rare books (which included the first Gutenberg Bible to come to the New World), manuscripts, and Americana. Located on the site of the present Frick Collection, the Lenox Library was intended primarily for bibliophiles and scholars. While use was free of charge, tickets of admission were required. By 1892, both the Astor and Lenox libraries were experiencing financial difficulties. The combination of dwindling endowments and expanding collections had compelled their trustees to reconsider their mission. At this juncture, John Bigelow, a New York attorney and Tilden trustee, devised a bold plan whereby the resources of the Astor and Lenox libraries and the Tilden Trust would be combined to form a new entity, to be known as The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. Bigelow's plan, signed and agreed upon on May 23, 1895, was hailed as an unprecedented example of private philanthropy for the public good More Info below.

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INFO: Admission is free. Phone: 917-275-6975 | Email: [email protected] | Website
where: The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Ave, New York, NY map
when: April 3 @ 10am - 7:45pm
price: Free
category: Arts & Culture
 
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