Bronx · NYC landmark
Woodstock Library
761 East 160th Street · Bronx, New York City
See how a historic Carnegie library used a narrow city lot, tall windows and carved stone to create public reading space.
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NYFE Summary
Andrew Carnegie’s gift helped extend free library service into city neighborhoods. This branch fitted that public purpose onto a narrow street lot, stacking its reading spaces rather than spreading across a large site.
Tall arched windows bring light through the stone front. Carved panels, a cornice and a parapet give the small facade much of its detail. The entrance sits to one side of the window bays.
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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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