Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, Research library at Art Institute of Chicago, United States
The Ryerson & Burnham Libraries hold an extensive collection of materials focused on art and architecture, including architects' diaries, correspondence, photographs, and personal papers.
Founded in 1879 as a service for students at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, the library began with 200 books and now adds 10,000 publications annually.
The Franke Reading Room features decorative elements by Elmer Garnsey, a skylight by Louis Millet, and inscriptions of notable writers in art and architecture.
The libraries welcome museum staff, visiting scholars, faculty members, and students, providing access to reference books, indexes, and current periodicals for research purposes.
The reading room occupies the location of an original courtyard, designed by Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge in the 1880s with architectural elements still preserved today.
Inception: 1879
GPS coordinates: 41.87944,-87.62389
Latest update: May 14, 2025 07:03
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