Images of Harmanus Bleecker Library
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Harmanus Bleecker Library and its collection
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The Harmanus Bleecker Library, a former library, is situated at the crossroads of Washington Avenue and Dove Street in Albany, New York. This building, constructed in the 1920s, is a representation of the Classical Revival architectural style, featuring brick and stone.
Significance of Harmanus Bleecker Library
The Harmanus Bleecker Library was designed by the renowned local architects, the Fuller & Robinson Company. It holds the distinction of being the first building in Albany that was built with the sole purpose of functioning as a library. The architectural style of the building is highly regarded in the city.
Surroundings of Harmanus Bleecker Library
The Harmanus Bleecker Library spans the entire block of Dove between Washington Avenue and Spring Street. It is located one block west of the state capitol, which is a National Historic Landmark, and the towering Alfred E. Smith State Office Building.
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