Rose Reading Room Nypl

October 5 2016 the new york public library today reopened two historic rooms in its iconic stephen a.

Rose reading room nypl.

To say that the ceiling of the rose main reading room at the new york public library s main building on fifth avenue the biggest room in the biggest public library branch in the country s biggest. James wall finn and yohannes aynalem s celestial mural soars 52 feet above the room giving the impression of looking through the ceiling up to a sky of billowing clouds and is surrounded by ornate rosettes and recessed panels. Reading a book in its majestic rose main reading room is one of life s great pleasures. Nypl s rose main reading room is officially a new york city landmark 2 the glorious public space is now a protected one too by amy plitt and tanay warerkar updated aug 8 2017 2 10pm edt.

The new york public library s stephen a. The two adjacent rooms on the third floor of the library s stephen a. The rose main reading room reopens by nicholas parker october 5 2016 the rose main reading room 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. This breathtaking beaux arts space weaves old world architectural elegance with modern technology.

The rose main reading room and adjacent bill blass public catalog room were both reopened to the public at 10 a m. Schwarzman building at fifth ave and 42nd street is one of the nation s great cultural treasures. The new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room are scheduled to reopen on wednesday october 5. Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42nd street after a more than two year closure for repairs and restorations.

One of new york city s most iconic locations the majestic rose main reading room measures 78 feet by 297 feet roughly the length of two city blocks with 52 foot tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds. For nearly two years now the new york public library s rose main reading room and bill blass catalog room have been closed as they undergo a modest but important transformation.