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The main branch of the Boston Public Library opened in 1852 as the first free, publicly-funded municipal library in America. The library, which is listed on the …See more
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What a feast for the eyes! This Renaissance Beaux-Arts Classic was built in 1870 by Charles McKim. The Grand staircase is made of yellow Siena marble. One of the most striking features of the stairs … Full review by RayGCincinnati_OH
Mar 26, 2024
Incredible library. Has an older and newer part. Both beautiful. If you live here, it's a great place to study and work. The old part has amazing art and architecture. I wish there was an audio guide… Full review by Soabrevaya
Jan 12, 2024
I visited BPL to see the murals by John Singer Sargent, Edwin Austin Abbey, and Puvis de Chavannes. They are all overwhelming and on a scale that one would never see repeated in current times. Before… Full review by Richard C