Stephen A. Shwarzman Building (New York Public Library Main Branch)

Stephen A. Shwarzman Building (New York Public Library Main Branch)

building; stairs; archways; statues; windows; stone; trees; grey

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.

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)

8315, Visual Resources Library, EL

1897–1911

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Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Art Form: Architecture
Material: white marble, brick, granite, and bronze
Measurements: 4 stories

19th century; 20th century; Beaux-Arts