Located on Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building stands as the flagship of the New York Public Library system and one of the city’s most iconic Beaux-Arts landmarks. Completed in 1911 and designed by architects Carrère and Hastings, its grand marble façade, majestic staircases, and vaulted reading rooms reflect an era of civic ambition and architectural elegance. Inside, the Rose Main Reading Room stretches nearly a city block, adorned with chandeliers and painted clouds — a sanctuary for knowledge and quiet reflection. The building remains both a working library and a monument to New York’s dedication to public learning and timeless design.