New York Society Library, New York City

Name: New York Society Library
Address: 991 5th Avenue, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-288-6900

#574 among attractions in New York City

Library, Neo-renaissance architecture

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The New York Society Library is the oldest cultural institution in New York City. It was founded in 1754 by the New York Society as a subscription library. During the time when New York was the capital of the United States, it was the de facto Library of Congress. Until the establishment of the New York Public Library in 1895, it functioned as the city's library as well. It has been patronized by a wide variety of literary and political figures, from George Washington to Wendy Wasserstein. Its special collections include books from the libraries of John Winthrop and Lorenzo Da Ponte. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'35"N, 73°57'41"W

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991 5th AvenueUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City United States

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+1 212-288-6900

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Which popular attractions are close to New York Society Library?

Nearby attractions include Kraushaar Galleries, New York City (2 min walk), Acquavella Galleries, New York City (2 min walk), Ukrainian Institute of America, New York City (3 min walk), Albertine Books, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to New York Society Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to New York Society Library:

Bus

East 79th Street & Madison Ave • Lines: M79 Sbs (1 min walk)
Madison Avenue & East 75th Street • Lines: M4 (6 min walk)

Metro

77th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (6 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6, Q (12 min walk)