The new york public library s iconic marble lions patience and fortitude in front of the main branch on fifth ave.
Marble lions library.
The marble lions patience and fortitude flanking the entrance to the new york public library s stephen a.
Schwarzman building in manhattan s bryant park are now sporting their own lion sized face masks to encourage new yorkers to follow safety.
42nd st are being cleaned repaired and conserved over nine weeks.
The lions are an icon for the library greg tells me.
The new york public library is running out of patience and fortitude.
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 two lion sculptures who have stood strong in the face of countless historic moments while.
They were modeled by sculptor edward clark potter and carved from pink tennessee marble by the piccirilli brothers in 1911 the same year the.
The marble statues that sit in front of the steven a.
Greg meets me as the summer afternoon light bathes the creamy marble that surrounds the staircase and out of which the lions are sculpted.
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 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.
The new york public library s beloved marble lions patience and fortitude international symbols of free and open access to knowledge and information are turning 109 on monday may 11 to mark the occasion and honor the lions the library is offering a series of online activities that day including.