Christmas in the City # 45 - NYC Public Library

by Allen Beatty

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Christmas in the City # 45 - NYC Public Library

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Allen Beatty

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Photograph - Photographs

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Patience and Fortitude, the world-renowned pair of marble lions that stand proudly before the majestic Beaux-Arts building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Manhattan, have captured the imagination and affection of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world since the Library was dedicated on May 23, 1911.
Called New York's most lovable public sculptures by architecture critic Paul Goldberger, the Lions have witnessed countless parades and been adorned with holly wreaths during the winter holidays and magnificent floral wreaths in springtime. They have been bedecked in top hats, graduation caps, Mets and Yankee caps, and more. They have been photographed alongside countless tourists, replicated as bookends, caricatured in cartoons, and illustrated in numerous childrens books. One even served as the hiding place for the cowardly lion in the motion picture The Wiz.
Patience still guards the south side of the Library's steps and Fortitude sits unwaveringly to the north. At Christmas time they are decked out with a beautiful wreath and a spiffy red bow tie.

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January 7th, 2023

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