Fisher Fine Arts Library, Academic library at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, US.
The Fisher Fine Arts Library stands with red sandstone walls, brick details, cathedral elements and glass-covered book stacks across eight floors.
Frank Furness designed this Venetian Gothic building in 1888, which served as the University of Pennsylvania's main library from 1891 to 1962.
The reading room spans four floors with brick and terracotta finishes, featuring Shakespeare quotes inscribed on windows selected by professor Horace Howard Furness.
The facility maintains extensive collections of art and architecture resources, operating on weekdays with regular access for students and faculty members.
Frank Lloyd Wright visited this Victorian structure in 1957 and declared it the creation of an artist after examining its architectural composition.
Location: Philadelphia
Architects: Frank Furness
Architectural style: Venetian Gothic architecture
Floors above the ground: 8
Part of: University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Website: https://library.upenn.edu/finearts
GPS coordinates: 39.95139,-75.19250
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:38
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