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At the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
"The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is regarded as one of the earliest and most significant Second Empire Style country houses in the United States. Built by renowned financier and railroad tycoon LeGrand Lockwood from 1864-1868, the Mansion, with its unparalleled architecture and interiors, illustrates magnificently the beauty and splendor of the Victorian Era." See www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com/about/ for more info.
See more of my scenes from the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum at flic.kr/s/aHsmPUMgLi
The North Street building with its distinctive copper dome surmounted a bronze statue by Thomas Clapperton, entitled Literature, often referred to as Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, opened in 1911. The architectural competition for the library's design took place in 1906 and was won by William B. Whitie. The Edwardian Baroque building is protected as a category B listed building.[2]
Pope Sixtus V commissioned the architect Domenico Fontana in 1587 to build a new, larger library, which stands today. The top floor of the building is occupied by the Sistine Hall, which is now part of the Vatican Museums. The richly frescoed hallway is lined with cabinets that for centuries held the library’s manuscripts, which are now housed in a separate but neighboring place in the Secret Vatican Archives, founded under Pope Paul V (1605-1621).
Located in Washington, DC this is a marvelous place to visit if you are ever in the United States capital. A truly beautiful building.
Seen during a British autumn holiday in Devon (with a quick stab into Cornwall): the cosy library at Antony.
Library of Birmingham Opened by Malala Yousafzai, the schoolgirl shot by the Taliban. on the 3rd Sep 2013 ... The £189m Library of Birmingham, which houses one million books and is the largest library in Europe the was Francine Houben
In the main reading room (there was much more activity in the children's section!)
Took back my last 2 books to get my stamps on the adult summer reading challenge card - Complete!
I have lived in Washington DC almost twenty years and have visited most of the museums, buildings and attractions at one time or another. To me, the most impressive is the Thomas Jefferson Building, the oldest and most recognizable Library of Congress building.
I have visited the LOC a few times but never attempted to get photos until my last visit. The scale is simply overwhelming. My lack of experience for indoor, architectural photography did not do justice to the grandeur of the place, but hopefully this short series will be of some interest. To me it's a must-see for any visit to DC.
Another shot from the "Main Reading Room." View LARGE for much more detail
Demolition work has begun on Birmingham's old Central Library.
Built more than 40 years ago, (Architect : John Madin ) it has been stripped inside, although work is not expected to be finished until next autumn.
Campaigners had wanted it to be given listed status and preserved.
A return visit to Hoo - and a wider angle photo than last time - showing that the library (a former school) is next to the church, and both the old building, plus the newer extension.
A circa 1900 taxi stand at the U.S. Capitol. Cabbies wait patiently, with the new Library of Congress looming majestically behind them. From a recently acquired glass lantern slide.
I have finished the drawing of library ladders that I have been doing over the last few days at work. See it as a work in progress on my blog
www.alissaduke.com/2014/10/a-library-ladder-work-in-progr...
watercolour pencil
see more of my book and library drawings gathered together at www.flickr.com/photos/alissaduke/sets/72157648983342201/
aka the Abraham Glen House, a rare "Dutch Colonial heavy timber frame house" built in the 1730s and in use as a library since 1930. In 2004 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Scotia, New York.
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This is a new project called Manchester's forgotten architecture. There is a disturbing revolution happening in Manchester. It is turning into a Londonesque skyline with Steel and Glass being the order of the day. Older buildings and yes, streets are being demolished to make way for this "progress." One developer actually said, " We are demolishing buildings that perhaps have local history, but not recognised as national importance. It is in Manchester's interest to let go of it's past and embrace it's future.
Here is a picture of Manchester Law Library, still fully stocked with papers dating back to 1820. The majority of the artifacts have now been moved to a new facility. It is worth noting that this building receives no public funding for its upkeep. All privately funded by its members.As for the future of this beautiful building? well, it is a Grade II listed building, but that has never stopped a determined developer.