The stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years.
The rose room new york public library.
Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42nd street have been closed since may 2014 for repairs and restoration.
An ornamental plaster rosette fell from the 52 foot high ceiling in the room in may.
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.
Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42 nd street officially reopened last week along with the adjacent bill blass public catalog room.
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.
The two adjacent rooms on the third floor of the library s stephen a.
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 main reading 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.
About 80 fans with the group toured the library tuesday snapping photos inside the rose room where new york city teenage gang leader ash lynx dies smiling and clutching a letter from his.
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.
This breathtaking beaux arts space weaves old world architectural elegance with modern technology.
The room which is located in the stephen a.