Newberry Library, Research and rare book library in Chicago, United States
The Newberry Library maintains collections of over 1.5 million books, 5 million manuscript pages, and 500,000 historical maps in Chicago's Near North Side.
Founded in 1887, the library has accumulated extensive materials about European civilization from the Middle Ages through the Napoleonic era and North American exploration.
The library houses specialized collections focusing on Native American studies, Renaissance literature, genealogy, early music, cartography, and Chicago history.
The Newberry Library provides free access to research materials, offers educational programs, and maintains reading rooms for scholars and the general public.
The collection includes 325 rare titles from Bexley Hall, featuring early Bibles and first editions of Erasmus works printed by Plantin, Elzevir, and Froben.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1887
Address: 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
Website: https://newberry.org
GPS coordinates: 41.90000,-87.63060
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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