Browsing the Shelves at a Cincinnati Library
Cincinnati’s old main public library attracted scholars and book enthusiasts from 1875 to 1955. The man in this photo was standing on a cast-iron book alcove looking for a book. But the building also had other impressive features besides books such as checker marble floors and spiral staircases. Sadly, this library was demolished and exists only in those fortunate enough to witness its former glory through photographs like this one.
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