Marble Lions Nypl

The majestic marble lions that have guarded the new york public library s schwartzman building for more than 100 years are getting a much needed facelift.

Marble lions nypl.

The new york public library is running out of patience and fortitude. They were modeled by sculptor edward clark potter and carved from pink tennessee marble by the piccirilli brothers in. The marble lions patience and fortitude flanking the entrance to the new york public library s stephen a. 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.

Schwarzman building in manhattan s bryant park are now sporting their own lion sized face masks to encourage new yorkers to follow safety. 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 they were placed on their pedestals days before the building was dedicated on may 23 1911. The marble lions patience and fortitude flanking the entrance to the new york public library s stephen a. Schwarzman building are familiar and beloved icons for new yorkers and visitors to the city.

That s thanks to vandals who in recent weeks have been targeting the famed pair of marble lion statues that stand guard. Patience and fortitude the marble lions outside of the new york public library at 42nd street don face masks as the city and the library system work to reopen while avoiding the coronavirus. The new york public library s historic marble lions turn 109 on may 11 and new yorkers are invited to their rip roaring celebration.