The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.) City
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| Title | The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.) City |
| Digitized Material | Color postcard |
| Year | 1940 |
| Coverage-Spatial | New York (N.Y.) |
| Type | |
| Subject | Library buildings New York |
| Description | The Library of Columbia University, also called the Seth Low Library, was opened for use in 1897, the gift of President Low. The architectural style is classical, based on Roman presidents, but with many suggestions of Greek Refinements in its details. It holds a commanding position on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights and is the focal point of the general campus layout. It has an estimated capacity of 1,500,000 volumes." Postcard was never mailed. |
| Creator-Corporate | Union News Co. |
| Creator-Role | Publisher |
| Theme | New York |
| Technique | Artist rendering |
| WorkDimensions-Measurement | 14 x 9 cm |
| Resource Identifier | ALA0002341 |
| Date Created | 2015-03-12 |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Collection Title | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection |
| Repository | American Library Association Archives |
| Collection | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection |
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