Tag: Public Library
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Exploring Boston: Another Public Library Gem
Given the interest in my post on New York’s Public Library, I thought some of you also may be interested in another public library of equal magnificence — the Boston Public Library, located in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston’s library has the honor of being the first large public library in the United States, constructed and open…
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New York’s Public Library as a Travel Destination
Given the interest in the New York City Public Library’s Rose Reading Room (see response to the Weekly Photo Challenge “Illumination” theme), I thought you might enjoy a further look at what this building has to offer the traveler. While the building with the stone lions gracing its entry at 5th Avenue and 42nd Street…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines “illumination” as “the action of illuminating or state of being illuminated,” going on to provide several additional examples of this definition: a : spiritual or intellectual enlightenment b (1) : a lighting up (2) : decorative lighting or lighting effects c : decoration by the art of illuminating A library is…
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