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Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection

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Showing 1521–1560 of 2,447 items
  • The New York Public Library
    Image | 1920No caption on back. Postcard was mailed, no postmark.
  • The New York Public Library
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "The New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, designed in modern Renaissance style and built at a cost of $9,000,000, was opened in 1911, though the Library had its origin in 1848. Its more than 80 branches are supported from city taxes, the central reference library from private endowment." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.) City. On Back: Public Library (N.Y.). Public Library is located on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street. Covers two entire city blocks, is built entirely of marble and cost nine million dollars. Opened for public use May 23, 1911, and contains over two million volumes and is said to be the most complete library in the country.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library 5th Avenue and 42nd Street New York City.
  • New York Public Library
    ImageNew York Public Library Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street.
  • New York Public Library
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "Bryant Park at 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas is surrounded on all sides by towering skyscrapers. In the background is the rear of the New York Public Library." Postcard was never mailed
  • New York Public Library
    ImageNew York Public Library, Bryant Park Lower Midtown Manhattan.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.)
  • New York Public Library
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "Façade on The New York Public Library's landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Architects: Carrere & Hastings. Photograph copyright Don Pollard." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library 5th Avenue and 42nd Street (N.Y.) City.
  • New York Public Library
    Image5159. The New York Public Library (N.Y.) City. On Back: Public Library. New York Public library is located on Fifth Avenue, covering two entire blacks from 40th to 42nd Streets. It is built entirely of marble and cost $9,000,000. The corner-stone was laid November 10, 1902, the Library was opened May 23, 1911. The pass1 stock room is 270 feet long, contains 1,6,000 volumes a...
  • New York Public Library
    ImageNew York Public Library (N.Y.).
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.) City. On Back: New York, N.Y. The Public Library at 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library - Fifth Ave. & 42nd St. New York City. On Back: New York's Principal Public Library, located on Fifth Avenue and Forty-first Street, is the fourth largest library in existence, housing more than two and on-half millions of books and pamphlets. Carrere & Hastings designed the beautiful structure, which cost $9,000,000 to build. President William Howard Taft ded...
  • New York Public Library
    ImageThe New York Public Library 5th Avenue and 42nd Street New York City.
  • New York Public Library
    ImageThe Public Library (N.Y.).
  • New York Public Library (2)
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "New York Public Library Located on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, the Public Library ranks foremost with the largest libraries in the world. In the distance can be seen the towering Empire State Building." Postcard was never mailed
  • New York Public Library (2)
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "A privately financed reference library second in size only to the Library of Congress, the New York Public Library is located on Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets.
  • New York Public Library (3)
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "New York Public Library, ca 1960 (collectie Nationaal Archief)." Postcard was never mailed.
  • The New York Public Library at Lincoln Center
    Image | 1970No caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • The New York Public Library - Central Building - Children's Rooms
    ImageThe New York Public Library - Central Building - Children's Rooms
  • New York Public Library, Lincoln Center, "Le Guichet
    Image | 1966Calder's sculpture, "Le Guichet," (The Ticket Window) attracts much attention from visitors to the Library & Museum of the Performing Arts and its neighbor, the Vivian Beaumont Theater." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library, Lincoln Center, Plaza Gallery
    Image | 1966Plaza Gallery of the Library & Museum of the Performing Arts. The institution is unique, the only one of its kind, and is operated by the New York Public Library." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library (N.Y.)
    Image | 1920No caption on back. Postcard was mailed, postmark illegible.
  • New York Public Library (N.Y.) City
    Image | 1964Caption on the back reads: "NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY; NEW YORK CITY; On Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets, this building houses the Reference Department, a privately financed library second in size to the Library of Congress, as well as the Central Circulation Branch, Central Children's Room and the Picture Collection." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library (N.Y.) City
    Image | 1967Caption on the back reads: "A Dramatic view of The New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street, which has been designated as one of the city's landmarks." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library (N.Y.) (N.Y.)
    Image | 1960Caption on the back reads: "New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets, one of the largest in the world, houses several exhibition rooms, art galleries and an enormous book collection." Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York State Historical Association Library
    ImageLibrary New York State Historical Association Headquarters of Cooperstown Graduate Program.
  • New York. The Library, Columbia University
    ImageOn Front: The Library, Columbia University. New York. Charles E. Flower. New York. The Library, Columbia University. On Back: The Library, Columbia University. King's College, founded in 1754 in the Province of New York by Royal Charter, in the reign of George II. Perpetuated as Columbia College by the people of the State of New York. In 1896 it became Columbia University. P...
  • Niles Public Library
    ImageNiles Public Library, Niles, Michigan. Unique in architectural beauty, the Niles library offers a wealth of good books and educational material.
  • Niles Public Library
    ImagePublic Library, Niles, Mich. On Back: The Carnegie Public Library was donated as a gift to the city and opened in 1904. One side of the building is almost covered by artistically climbing ivy vines. It is a landmark and a monument to Niles' interest in arts and science.
  • Nogales Public Library
    ImageNogales Public Library. Nogales, Arizona
  • Norfolk Library, Norfolk, Conn.
    ImageNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • Norfolk, Va. Public Library
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "The Norfolk Public Library is located in the industrial part of the city, on the corner of Freemason and Thomas Streets. It was opened to the public on November 21st, 1904, the work having been started June 24th, 1903. Mr. Andrew Carnegie gave $50,000 toward the cost.
  • Norlin Library; University of Colorado; Boulder, Colorado
    ImageNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • Norman Williams Public Library
    Image | 1920No caption on back. Postcard was mailed, postmarked August 29, 1920.
  • Norman Williams Public Library
    ImageNo caption on the back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • North Central Library, St. Petersburg, Florida
    Image | 1964Caption on the back reads: "NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY; 3745 NINTH AVENUE NORTH; ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA.
  • Northfield, Mass., Dickinson Memorial Library
    ImageNo caption on the back. Postcard was never mailed.