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Architectural Drawing of the New York Public Library
Located in New York City, Carrère and Hastings was one of the most significant Beaux-Arts Architecture firms in the United States. The architectural team ran a successful practice during the 1880s -1890s. The firm focused on designs for commercial buildings and elaborate homes. They gained notoriety in 1897 when the firm won the design competition for the New York Public Library. The print reproduction shown here is a proposal draft of the Fifth Avenue elevation of the New York Public Library.

Inventory
Description
Details
A reproduction poster print of the Carrère and Hastings 1911 proposal draft of the Fifth Avenue elevation of the New York Public Library.
Artist
Framed
Yes
- Plexi
Width
1 inch
Height
28 inches
Length
53 inches
Donor
Donor Name
Jonathan Kemper
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video