Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

New York Public Library

Photographed By R. C.

1. New York Public Library Marker

Inscription. The New York Public Library has been designated a Registered National historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 20 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States.

Erected 1966 by U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 40° 45.176′ N, 73° 58.886′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Forty-second Street on Fifth Avenue. Marker is to the right of the main stairs that lead up into the library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. HSBC (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wendel Home (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Bryant Park (about 500 feet away); Bryant Park Today (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (about 500 feet away); The Engineers Club (about 600 feet away); Reservoir Square

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(about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . About the New York Public Library. (Submitted on December 31, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By R. C.

2. New York Public Library Marker

Marker is beneath the urn beside the front steps.

Dangerous Lion Guarding the Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. Dangerous Lion Guarding the Library

Visitors to the library should be wary of the dangerous pair of lions that are always on guard!

New York Public Library Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., March 11, 2008

4. New York Public Library Fountain

One of several fountains decorating the library.

New York Public Library flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., March 11, 2008

5. New York Public Library flagpole

Base of flagpole in front of library.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 30, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.