The Morgan Library

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The Morgan Library

Imágenes

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federico The vault behind the steel door

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federico A temple for priceless books

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Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Hidden study door: A secret door hidden behind a bookshelf in J.P. Morgan's study leads to a spiral staircase and a private balcony.

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Quizzes

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Quiz

Which room in the Morgan Library features a massive red-silk-walled study and a monumental fireplace?

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What unique feature is hidden behind a bookshelf in J.P. Morgan's personal study?

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What material is the exterior of the original 1906 Morgan Library constructed from without using mortar?

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In what city is the magnificent Morgan Library & Museum located?

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Which famous American financier founded the Morgan Library to house his private collection?

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The ceiling of the library's Rotunda features murals inspired by which famous Renaissance artist's work in Rome?

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In what year did the Morgan Library officially open to the public as a public institution?

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What architectural style did Charles McKim use to design the original Morgan Library building?

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Glosario

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Glossary

bibliophile (noun)
A person who collects and has a great love of books. It's the reason a Gilded Age tycoon built a breathtaking marble fortress just to house his favorite stories.

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Gossip

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Gossip

Which room would you read in?

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Videos

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federico J. Pierpont Morgan's passion for collecting rare books and art outgrew his home library.

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federico Architect Charles McKim designed a grand Italian Renaissance-style pavilion in 1906 to house Morgan's rapidly expanding private collection.

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federico A massive, fireproof steel vault was built directly into the library wall to safeguard Morgan's most valuable historical documents.

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