Marble Lions Nypl

The marble lions patience and fortitude flanking the entrance to the new york public library s stephen a.

Marble lions nypl.

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 is running out of patience and fortitude. 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. 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. The marble statues that sit in front of the steven a. They were modeled by sculptor edward clark potter and carved from pink tennessee marble by the piccirilli brothers in 1911 the same year the. 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.

Schwarzman building are familiar and beloved icons for new yorkers and visitors to the city. They were modeled by sculptor edward clark potter and carved from pink tennessee marble by the piccirilli brothers in. That s thanks to vandals who in recent weeks have been targeting the famed pair of marble lion statues that stand guard.