After being closed for more than two years for important repairs and restoration the new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room reopens to the public this morning at 10 a m.
The rose room new york public library.
An ornamental plaster rosette fell from the 52 foot high ceiling in the room in may.
The new york public library reopened the historic rose reading room this week following a two year renovation.
The room which is located in the stephen a.
Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42 nd street officially reopened last week along with the adjacent bill blass public catalog room.
The rooms have spaces where researchers can access the library s general materials as well as areas for members of the public to use for reading or study.
The library has eagerly anticipated the reopening of these glorious rooms architectural gems which for over 100 years have been home to scholars writers students and all members of the public who want to access our renowned research.
The new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room are scheduled to reopen on wednesday october 5.
One of new york city s most iconic locations the majestic rose main reading room measures 78 feet by 297 feet roughly the length of two city blocks with 52 foot tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds.
The two adjacent rooms on the third floor of the library s stephen a.
On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room.
Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42nd street have been closed since may 2014 for repairs and restoration.
To say that the ceiling of the rose main reading room at the new york public library s main building on fifth avenue the biggest room in the biggest public library branch in the country s biggest.
General research division third floor room 315.
The stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years.