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Title
Stephen A. Shwarzman Building (New York Public Library Main Branch)
Subject
building; stairs; archways; statues; windows; stone; trees; grey
Description
A large, stone building with a grand staircase leading up to three tall archways that frame the entrance is mostly lit by the sun. The sidewalk and street in front of the building are cast in shadow. A few trees and bushes stand in front of the large building.
Creator
Carrère and Hastings
John Merven Carrère (1858-1911)
Born: November 9, 1858 (Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Died: March 1, 1911 (age 52 years) (New York City, New York, USA)
Thomas Hastings (1860-1929)
Born: March 11, 1860 (New York City, New York, USA)
Died: October 22, 1929 (age 69 years) (Mineola, New York, USA)
John Merven Carrère (1858-1911)
Born: November 9, 1858 (Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Died: March 1, 1911 (age 52 years) (New York City, New York, USA)
Thomas Hastings (1860-1929)
Born: March 11, 1860 (New York City, New York, USA)
Died: October 22, 1929 (age 69 years) (Mineola, New York, USA)
Source
8315, Visual Resources Library, EL
Date
1897–1911
Rights
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Relation
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Format
Art Form: Architecture
Material: white marble, brick, granite, and bronze
Measurements: 4 stories
Material: white marble, brick, granite, and bronze
Measurements: 4 stories
Type
19th century; 20th century; Beaux-Arts