<P> The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library , originally called the Central Building and more widely known as the Main Branch or as the New York Public Library , is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a prominent historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan . The branch , opened in 1911 , is one of four research libraries in the library system . It currently contains area of 646,680 square feet ( 60,079 m ) and four stories open to public . The main entrance steps are on Fifth Avenue opposite East 41st Street . </P>
<P> The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library , originally called the Central Building and more widely known as the Main Branch or as the New York Public Library , is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a prominent historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan . The branch , opened in 1911 , is one of four research libraries in the library system . It currently contains area of 646,680 square feet ( 60,079 m ) and four stories open to public . The main entrance steps are on Fifth Avenue opposite East 41st Street . </P>
what is the main branch of the new york public library
what is the main branch of the new york public library
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building