J. Pierpont Morgans Library: Building The Bookmans Paradise
New Exhibit Gives Fascinating Look Into Origins Of Museum
June 17, 2022
The Morgan Library and Museum presents J. Pierpont Morgans Library: Building the Bookmans Paradise, on view through Sept. 18. This exhibition traces the design, construction, and early life of one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in the United States through works such as rarely seen architectural drawings, period photographs, and a selection of the most significant rare books and manuscripts from Morgans collection. It honors the architects, designers, tradespeople, artists, and builders who created the library more than a century ago and celebrates the completion of the current campaign of exterior restoration and enhancement of this landmark building, which anchors the campus of the Morgan Library and Museum. The Morgan Library and Museum, formerly the Pierpont Morgan Library, is a museum and research library in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The main building was constructed between 1902 and 1906. It was made a public institution in 1924 and is at 225 Madison Ave. For more information, visit www.themorgan.org.
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