Donnell Library Center, Public library in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Donnell Library Center stood at 20 West 53rd Street with Indiana Limestone walls and porthole windows across its modern architectural design.
Established in 1955 and named after cotton merchant Ezekial J. Donnell, the library operated until 2008 when it closed for redevelopment into a hotel complex.
The library maintained the largest collection of foreign language materials in the New York Public Library system, reflecting the city's international character.
The facility provided free internet access, comfortable reading areas, and a basement theater space for music performances and community gatherings.
The Children's Reading Room displayed the original Winnie the Pooh dolls behind bulletproof glass, which were donated to the library in 1988.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1955
GPS coordinates: 40.76080,-73.97740
Latest update: March 21, 2025 23:46
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