The Library Of Columbia University

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Stock #:166343
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: New York City
State: New York (NY)
County: New York
Publisher: Frank E. Cooper
Postmark: Jul-11
Postmark City: New York
Postmark State: N. Y
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Recipient Address:David A. South
Jamesville, NY
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Series 65
The Library of Columbia University, also called the Seth Low Library, was opened for use in 1897, the gift of President Low. The architectural style is classical, based On Roman Precedents, but with many suggestions o Greek Refinements in its details. It holds a commanding position on the brow of the hill at Morningside Heights and is the focal point of the general campus layout. It has an estimated capacity of 1,500,000 volumes.

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