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Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection

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  • New York Public Library
    Image70700 New York Public Library (N.Y.).
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.) City. On Back: New York Public Library. The magnificent building of the library of New York is located at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. It was built in 1911 at a cost of $9,000,000 and contains spacious reading rooms, exhibition rooms and art galleries. Its book collections are priceless.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.).
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library 5th Avenue and 42nd Street New York City.
  • New York Public Library
    Image | 1999A view from Bryant Park of the west facade of The New York Public Library and the newly restored ceiling of the Rose Main Reading Room.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.). On Back: Public Library (N.Y.). Public Library located on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street. Covers two entire city blocks and 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
    ImageThe Public Library (N.Y.).
  • New York Public Library
    ImageLooking up Fifth Avenue from N.Y. Public Library. This is one of the most famous streets in the world. It extends from Washington Square north to the Harlem River at 143rd Street. It is a street of exclusive shops and clubs, towering skyscrapers and magnificent churches.
  • New York Public Library
    ImageFacade of the Humanities and Social Sciences Library of The New York Public Library, designed by Carrere and Hastings and opened to the public in May of 1911.
  • The New York Public Library
    Image | 1920No caption on back. Postcard was mailed, no postmark.
  • New York Public Library
    ImageNew Public Library and 5th Ave. (N.Y.)
  • New York Public Library
    ImageThe New York Public Library 5th Avenue and 42nd Street New York City
  • New York Public Library
    Image | 1914No caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • The New York Public Library
    ImageNo caption on the back. 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.) City. On Back: Public Library. New York, N.Y. New York Public Library is located on Fifth Avenue covering two entire block from 40th to 42nd Streets. It is built entirely of marble and cost $9,000,000. The corner stone was laid Nov. 10, 1902 and the library was opened May 23rd, 1911. The pass1 stock room is 270 feet long, contains 1,600,000 volumes and ...
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.). On Back: Rotary Photographic Series.
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.) City. On Back: Public Library (N.Y.), N.Y. New York Public Library is located on Fifth Avenue covering two entire blocks from 40th to 42nd Street. It is built entirely of marble and cost $9,000,000. The corner stone was laid Nov. 10th, 1902 the library was opened May 23rd, 1911. The pass1 stock room is 270 feet long, contains 1,600,000 volumes and has 7...
  • New York Public Library
    ImageNo caption on the back. Postcard was never mailed.
  • New York Public Library
    Image | 1910No caption on the back. Postcard was mailed July 22, 1910.
  • 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.
  • The New York Public Library
    ImageCaption on the back reads: "THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY / New York, N.Y. Located at Fifth Ave. and 42nd Street it is one of the most attractive buildings in the city and is a museum of rare editions, prints, sculptures and paintings as well as a research and circulating library." Postcard was never mailed
  • New York Public Library
    ImagePublic Library (N.Y.)
  • 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 (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 (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
    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.
  • Niles Public Library
    ImageNiles Public Library, Niles, Michigan. Unique in architectural beauty, the Niles library offers a wealth of good books and educational material.
  • Nogales Public Library
    ImageNogales Public Library. Nogales, Arizona
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