Pratt Institute Libraries, Academic library in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, United States.
The three-story brick building contains glass flooring, oak shelving, and copper-plated iron brackets designed by the Library Bureau.
The Pratt Institute Library opened in 1888 and moved to its Ryerson Street location in 1896, becoming Brooklyn's first free public library.
The building features marble staircases and pillars with interiors created by Tiffany & Company in Renaissance architectural style.
The library system maintains 200,000 printed volumes and 600 periodicals focusing on arts, architecture, design, and information science.
The children's reading area was added in 1912, making it one of the earliest dedicated spaces for young readers in New York City.
Location: Brooklyn
Architects: William Tubby
Part of: Pratt Institute
Address: 200 Willoughby Ave
Email: libref@pratt.edu
Website: http://library.pratt.edu
GPS coordinates: 40.69086,-73.96502
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:39
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