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New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Public Library, 5th Avenue and 42nd Street (N.Y.) City." Postcard was never mailed.
Columbia University Library
Image | 1893 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
The New York Public Library at Lincoln Center
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
New York Public Library
Image | 1999 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionA 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.
Columbia University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Library, Columbia University (N.Y.) City. On Back: The Library, Columbia University (N.Y.) City. Columbia University occupies an area of 26 acres from Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue, West and 114th to 120th Streets. Was originally founded as Kings College in 1754 to Madison Avenue and 29th Street, new buildings on present site were erected between 1892 and 1902 at a cost o...
Bryant Park, Public Library, 5th Avenue and 42nd Street (N.Y.)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Bryant Park runs from Public Library along 42nd Street to Sixth Avenue. 42nd Street is one of the busiest cross streets of the city. Grand Central Depot, Commodore Hotel and many skyscrapers are located on this thoroughfare." Postcard was never mailed.
Columbia University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionC.V. 118-Columbia University Library (N.Y.).
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic 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
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFacade 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.
Columbia University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionColumbia University Library (N.Y.) City. On Back: This monumental edifice, combining the Roman Classic Style with Greek Refinements was erected in 1897 at a cost of $13,000,000, a gift of President Low. It is the focal point of the general campus layout, occupying a commanding position on Morningside Heights, and has an estimated capacity of 1,500,000 volumes.
Library of Columbia University
Image | 1921 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Columbia University (N.Y.) City. On Back: Columbia University occupies an area of 26 acres from Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue West and 114th to 120th Streets. Was originally founded as King's College in 1754 at Broadway and Barclay Street. Moved in 1857 to Madison Avenue and 29th Street. New buildings on present site were erected between 1892 and 1902 at a cost of $1...
New York Public Library (2)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption 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
Library of Columbia University
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary of Columbia University (N.Y.) City. On Back: Library of Columbia University, 516,774 books.
The Pierpont Morgan Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The Pierpont Morgan Library. Architectural rendering by McKim, Mean & White, ca. 1902. Watercolor over pencil; acc. no. 1958.24. The Pierpont Morgan Library, New York" Postcard was never mailed
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library (N.Y.). On Back: Rotary Photographic Series.
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic 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
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCentral Building -- The New York Public Library. On Back: The New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street (N.Y.) City.
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNew York City Library.
Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Seth Low Library, Columbia University, the gift of President Low, was opened for use in 1897. The architectural style, from plans by McKim, Mead & White, is classical based on Roman precedents but with many suggestions of Greek refinements in its details. Placed strategically on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights, it holds a commanding po...
The New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on the back. Postcard was never mailed.
New York Public Library (N.Y.) (N.Y.)
Image | 1960 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption 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 Public Library, Lincoln Center, Plaza Gallery
Image | 1966 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPlaza 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.) City
Image | 1967 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption 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.
The Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
Image | 1905 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Library of Columbia University (N.Y.)
Library, Southeast Corner, The Frick Collection
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Southeast Corner, The Frick Collection (N.Y.)
The New York Public Library, The Arents Collections of Books Relating to Tobacco and "Books in Parts".
Image | 1970 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
New York Public Library
Image | 1914 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Low Memorial Library, Columbia University
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLow Memorial Library, Columbia University (N.Y.) City. On Back: Low Memorial Library was opened for use in 1897, the gift of President Low. The architectural style is classical, based on Roman precedents, but with many suggestions of Greek refinements in its details. It holds a commanding position on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights.
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection40th. West of 5th Ave., facing Library and Bryant Park (N.Y.).
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLooking 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 (3)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "New York Public Library, ca 1960 (collectie Nationaal Archief)." Postcard was never mailed.
One of the New York Public Library Lions
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "One of The New York Public Library Lions, sculpted from Tennessee pink marble in 1911 by Edward Clark Potter. Photograph: Don Pollard" Postcard was never mailed
Frick Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Library. The Frick Collection (N.Y.).
New York Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic 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 ...
Columbia University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Earl Building, Low Memorial Library, St. Paul's Chapel.
Columbia University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back.
Columbia University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Unmailed postcard.
Public Library (N.Y.)
Image | 1920 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library located on the 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." Postcard was never mailed.
United Nations Building
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionUnited Nations Building (N.Y.) City View from East River with Empire State Building in background.
Columbia University Library
Image | 1898 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Library of Columbia University.

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