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Lobby Ceiling Diptych # 2 - GOR-195493-D2cE22

The libtary reopened after a three-year, $10 million renovation.

The New York Public Library's Jefferson Market Branch on Sixth Avenue at West 10th Street in the Village closed in 2019 for the upgrade, which included adding accessible
entrances and enhancements throughout the building.

The branch's building was originally a courthouse, prison and market erected in 1877 and designed by Frederick Clark Withersand Calvert Vaux. The civil court was on the second floor, now the Adult Reading Room, and the police court was on the first floor, which is now the Children's Room! The brick-arched basement, now theReference Room, was used as a holding area for prisoners on their way to jail or trial. The 100-foot-tall firewatcher's tower and bell are still intact and has incredible views of Greenwich Village.

Other improvements upgraded lobby, improved access, a larger elevator and modern restroom. enhance usability while highlighting the beauty of the building’s timeless design.

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Victorian Gothic architectural style details of the Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village is a New York City Landmark.

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The libtary reopened after a three-year, $10 million renovation.<br /> <br /> The New York Public Library's Jefferson Market Branch on Sixth Avenue at West 10th Street in the Village closed in 2019 for the upgrade, which included adding accessible<br /> entrances and enhancements throughout the building.<br /> <br /> The branch's building was originally a courthouse, prison and market erected in 1877 and designed by Frederick Clark Withersand Calvert Vaux. The civil court was on the second floor, now the Adult Reading Room, and the police court was on the first floor, which is now the Children's Room! The brick-arched basement, now theReference Room, was used as a holding area for prisoners on their way to jail or trial. The 100-foot-tall firewatcher's tower and bell are still intact and has incredible views of Greenwich Village.<br /> <br /> Other improvements upgraded lobby, improved access, a larger elevator and modern restroom. enhance usability while highlighting the beauty of the building’s timeless design.<br /> <br /> _________________________________<br /> <br /> Victorian Gothic architectural style details of the Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village is a New York City Landmark.
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