Reading Room Collection (#3)

Rooms Oregon Portland 1906 Ore. Reading Room
Rooms in Oregon, Portland, Oregon, 1906, Ore. Reading Room, Elks Club, United States of America

Newer Jerusalem suburbs Y. M. C. A Reading room
Newer Jerusalem and suburbs Y.M.C.A. Reading room & fire place. 1933, Israel

The Marquis of Hertford pictured at Ragley Hall, near Alcester

The Free Russian Library and reading room, 15 Whitechapel Road, Stepney, London, c1901 (1901). The Free Russian Library was set up by Aleksei Teplov

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Lancashire, Manchester, John Rylands Library

The Reading Room at the British Museum, London, c1903 (1903). The Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877). Construction began in 1854 and was completed in 1857

Reading room, Guildhall Library, City of London, c1903 (1903). The Guildhall library was founded in c1420 under the terms of the will of Lord Mayor Dick Whittington. From Living London, Vol

Drawings Prints, Print, Vienesse Cafe, Reading Room, Wiener Im Lesezimmer, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Vienesse Cafe: In the Reading Room (Wiener Cafe: Im Lesezimmer), Artist, Publisher, Moriz Jung, Wiener Werkstatte

Main reading room, the New York Public Library, c. 1910-20 (b / w photo)
XOS862685 Main reading room, the New York Public Library, c.1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Reading room in library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, c. 1901 (b / w photo)
XOS862683 Reading room in library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, c.1901 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Reading Room rotunda, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. c. 1904 (b / w photo)
XOS862681 Reading Room rotunda, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. c.1904 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Book-Cases at the British Museum, illustration from Old and New London
XJF441267 The Book-Cases at the British Museum, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

Woman with broom in snowy garden, behind her a woman and a man can be seen in a room, Japanese print, Kunisada (I), Utagawa, Kinugasa Fusajiro, Murata Heiemon, 1852

Reading Room of British Museum
England, 19th century. London, Reading Room of the British Museum

British Museum Reading Room, artwork
Reading Room, British Museum, London, UK, artwork. This was a larger replacement for the original reading room. It was built in the central courtyard of the museum building

Emperors reading room, Forbidden Purple City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The main reading room at The National Library, Beijing, China, Asia

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Step into the tranquil world of a reading room, where knowledge and imagination intertwine. In the heart of London, amidst the grandeur of the British Museum, lies a sanctuary for book lovers, haven that transcends time, inviting visitors to embark on intellectual journeys. A black and white photograph captures the essence of this hallowed space in 1935. From its entrance, one can glimpse the vast expanse within - shelves upon shelves adorned with literary treasures beckoning curious minds. This image evokes nostalgia for an era when books were revered as gateways to enlightenment. Another snapshot takes us even further back in time, before 1900. The Reading Room stands proudly as a testament to knowledge-seeking souls who came before us. Its walls witnessed countless scholars delving into ancient texts and manuscripts, their thirst for understanding fueling their every word. Venturing beyond London's borders, we discover another gem nestled in Manchester - John Rylands Library. Here too lies a captivating reading room that echoes with whispers from centuries past. It serves as a reminder that these spaces are not confined to one location but exist across Europe. Across the Atlantic Ocean in New York City, yet another reading room awaits discovery within the Merchants Association building on Leonard Street and Broadway. A monochromatic photograph transports us there; it captures patrons engrossed in books while surrounded by towering shelves filled with wisdom waiting to be unraveled. Returning once more to London's vibrant streetscape through an engraving sketch titled "London Sketches, " we find ourselves immersed in yet another rendition of the British Museum's Reading Room. The artist skillfully portrays its architectural splendor against bustling city life - a juxtaposition between tranquility and urban energy. Leeds unveils its own literary oasis within its New Municipal Buildings and Free Public Library depicted through an enchanting engraving from yesteryears. This depiction showcases how reading rooms have become integral parts of communities, offering solace and enlightenment to all who seek it.