The Lenox Library, New York City. Built 1877 and demolished in 1912 when the Frick mansion was built in its place.

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1. AlrightJanice says

   Looks like you and I both read [the NYT’s elegy for Penn Station](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/nyregion/old-penn-station-pictures-new-york.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage) this morning (which mentioned this demolition as an aside).

2. 4nyc says

   Nice post op! Where did you get the picture from?

3. CausticSubstance says

   The Frick is beautiful too at least.

4. yteixnaxd says

   Ah frick, they tore it down

5. fluffykerfuffle1 says

   our library sells too many books

6. Aardappelkroketje says

   Those frickin’ fricks