James wall finn s and yohannes aynalem s celestial ceiling mural soars above the room surr.
Rose main reading room ceiling.
Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42nd street have been closed since may 2014 for.
This beautiful umbrella was designed to celebrate the most iconic symbol of the library the deborah jonathan f.
On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room.
The stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years.
General research division third floor room 315.
Even though work is close to being completed the rose main reading room is still very much a construction zone.
Rose main reading room ceiling restoration 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.
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.
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.
Its dark wood tables and brass lamps are currently sheathed and floor to ceiling.