New York Historical Society Museum & Library
NY
MuseumRenovation Architect
Platt Byard Dovell White LLC (PBDW)
Original Architect
York & Sawyer
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New York City Exterior Landmark
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Founded in 1804 the New York Historical Society is the oldest museum in New York City. It houses 1.6 million objects including a large collection of historical artifacts and works by the Hudson River School painters and John Audobon's 435 watercolors of birds. The library contains over 3 million books and other printed material. The five year renovation project to make the museum more user friendly and was completed in 2011.
Founded in 1804 the New York Historical Society is the oldest museum in New York City. It houses 1.6 million objects including a large collection of historical artifacts and works by the Hudson River School painters and John Audobon's 435 watercolors of birds. The library contains over 3 million books and other printed material. The five year renovation project to make the museum more user friendly and was completed in 2011.
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