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Courtyard, Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection
Boston Public Library (9)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, Located in Copley Square, is the second largest city library in America and has a priceless collection of art and literary treasures. Opened to the public in 1895.
Boston Public Library (17)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFROM PAINTINGS BY PUVIS DECHAVANNES, "PHILOSOPHY," "ASTRONOMY," "HISTORY" -- BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Boston Public Library (1)
Image | 1922 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPUBLIC LIBRARY, BOSTON, MASS.
Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library. One of the notable architectural monuments of its day, in the designing of which collaborated such famous artists as Bela L. Pratt, Frederick McMonnies, Augustus St. Gaudens, Daniel C. French, Purvis de Chavannes, Louis St. Gaudens, Edwin A. Abbey, John S. Sargent, John Elliott, Joseph Lindon Smith, Elmer E. Garnsey.
Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGrand Staircase, Public Library, Boston, Mass.
Bates Hall, Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Unmailed postcard.
Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back.
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Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The square forms junction of Boylston Street and Huntington Avenue crossed by Dartmouth Street. Copley Square was named in honor of John Copley, one of the most celebrated painters of the colonial period. Examples of his work may be found in the Art Museum." Postcard was never mailed.
Boston Public Library (12)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionTHE PUBLIC LIBRARY in Copley Square is one of the world's largest. Students, literati and others throng its rooms and corridors to read and study, to see the magnificent murals, the art exhibitions and the statues and to hear the public lectures. It contains about one and three-quarters million volumes and has 34 branches in different parts of the city.
Boston Public Library (20)
Image | 1913 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionTHE DELIVERY ROOM BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Boston Public Library (21)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBOSTON, Mass. Court-Yard Public Library
John F. Kennedy Library Museum
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe museum at the John F. Kennedy Library is only ten minutes form Downtown Boston. The movie and exhibits are open_file to the public seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are devoted to President Kennedy and to American politics.
Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Boston, Mass.
Boston Public Library (16)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE COURT YARD
Boston Public Library (18)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMUSES WELCOMING GENIUS OF ENLIGHTENMENT" BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Boston Public Library (19)
Image | 1911 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFROM PAINTINGS BY PUVIS DECHAVANNES, "PASTORAL POETRY," "DRAMATIC POETRY," "Epic poetry" -- BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Delivery Room, Public Library, Boston, Mass.
Image | 1930 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Bates Hall, Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionOn a point of land facing the sea, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is an inspiring monument to the 35th President of the United States. It was built with funds donated by millions of people who loved and respected him and continues to be supported, in part, by the generosity of members.
Boston Public Library (4)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library. One of the notable architectural monuments of its day. In the designing of which collaborated such famous artists as Bela L. Pratt, Frederick McMonnies, Augustus St. Gaudens, Daniel C. French, Purvis de Chavannes, Louis St. Gaudens, Edwin A. Abbey, John S. Sargent, John Elliot, Joseph Lindon Smith, Elmer E. Garnsey.
The Court, Public Library
Image | 1914 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection
The Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDesigned after the style of the Italian Renaissance, the interior of the building is of great beauty, and visitors come from all parts of the world to see it. Famous murals by Pierre Cecile Puvis de Chavannes, Edwin Austin Abbey, and John Singer Sargent will hold you spellbound.
Delivery Room, Public Library, Boston, Mass.
Image | 1909 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: Dear Emma, Are all pretty sick [illegible] have colds. Our baby is a beauty you ought to see her. Hope you will make us that promised visit this winter or fall, when you can all send love. Write when you can. Marie. Postcard was mailed, postmarked September 12, 1909.
Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts
Image | 1901-1907 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Courtyard, Boston Public Library
Image | 1950 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back.
Boston, Mass., Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on the back. Postcard was never mailed.
Public Library, Boston, Mass.
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Located at Copley Square, excelled only by Congressional and New York Public Libraries, contains famous Mural Paintings. Building is 225 feet long and 227 feet deep. Cost nearly $3,000,000." Postcard was never mailed.
Boston Public Library (13)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionTHE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY AT COPLEY SQUARE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOT ONLY IS ONE OF THE FORMOST LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED STATES BUT ALSO CONTAINS A MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF MURALS AND OTHER ART EXHIBITS.
Boston Public Library (14)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionTHE PUBLIC LIBRARY--BOSTON in Copley Square is one of the world's largest. Students, literati and others throng its rooms and corridors to read and study, to see the magnificent murals, the art exhibitions and the statues and to hear the public lectures. It contains about one and three-quarters million volumes and has 34 branches in different parts of the city.
Boston, Mass. Grand Stair Case Public Library
Image | 1900 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Public Library and Phillips Brooks Monument at Copley Square, Boston
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Public Library in Copley Square is one of the world's largest. Students, literati and others throng its rooms and corridors to read and study, to see the magnificent murals, the art exhibitions and the statues and to hear the public lectures. It contains about one and three-quarters million volumes and has 34 branches in different parts of the city. This statue of Phi...
Boston Public Library
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1910 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection
Franklin Park Library, Boston, Massachusetts
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionTHE LIBRARY, FRANKLIN PARK, BOSTON, MASS.
Boston Public Library (11)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Boston, Mass.
Boston Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBoston, Public Library.
Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY; Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts; One of the oldest, largest and most progressive libraries in the country, Boston's library loans both books and recordings at 34 branches and many "bookmobiles." The library contains more than 2 1/4 million volumes and is also noted for its beautiful murals and art exhibits. The 52-story...
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "JOHN F. KENNEDY'S SAILBOAT, THE VICTURA; Boston, Massachusetts; On permament display at the J. F. Kennedy Library & Museum is the sailboat, Victura. The boat, a 16th birthday gift from his father, was continually enjyed by Kennedy througout his life." Postcard was never mailed.
Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts
Image | 1933 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "PUBLIC LIBRARY; One of the notable architectural monuments of its day, in the designing of which collaborated such famous artists as Bela L. Pratt, Frederick McMonnies, Augustus St. Gaudens, Daniel C. French, Purvis de Chavannes, Louis St. Gaudens, Edwan A. Abbey, John S. Sargent, John Elliott, Joseph Lindon Smith, Elmer E. Garnsey." Postcard was ...

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