Blackstone Library, Public library in Hyde Park, Chicago, US.
Description
Blackstone Library is a public library in Hyde Park, Chicago. The building features marble surfaces, mosaic tile floors, mahogany wainscoting, and stained glass ceilings throughout its spaces.
History
The library opened in 1904, funded by Timothy Beach Blackstone, president of the Chicago and Alton Railroad. Its creation was part of a wave of cultural investment in the city at that time.
Culture
The four large murals by Oliver Dennett Grover in the rotunda show Literature, Science, Labor, and Art. They reflect what the building celebrates as important to community life.
Practical
The library offers computer access, meeting rooms, and children's programs, open six days a week. Check ahead for any changes in schedule before planning your visit.
Did you know?
The building's design by Solon Spencer Beman draws from ancient Athens, replicating architectural details from the Erechtheion temple. This connection to classical Greece gives the library an unexpected classical character.
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