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  New York Public Library Dedicated (1911)When former New York governor Samuel J. Tilden died in 1886, he left $2.4 million in his will for the creation of a grand public library. At that time, there were two other important libraries in New York City—the Astor and the Lenox—but they were struggling. With Tilden's gift, they were merged in 1895. The new library's cornerstone was laid in 1902 at the old Croton Reservoir on Fifth Avenue, and it finally opened to the public in 1911. By 1910, how many miles of shelves had been installed? More... Discuss |
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veneration discuss | |
| Definition: | (noun) A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. |
| Synonyms: | reverence, awe, fear |
| Usage: | Cornelius bade farewell to De Ruyter, to the Ruart de Pulten, and to glory, kissed the knees of the Grand Pensionary, for whom he entertained the deepest veneration, and retired to his house at Dort. |
Quote of the Day
 Every man is as heaven made him, and sometimes a great deal worse.Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Discuss |
