Boston Public Library
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Historic libraries & universities

Boston Public Library

Boston, United States

Boston Public Library, finished in 1895, is the first free municipal library in the United States. Designed by Charles McKim, it features a grand Bates Hall reading room and murals by John Singer Sargent. Perfect for those who admire architecture, literature, and history in an iconic urban setting.

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Early morning

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