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Projects & Proposals > Manhattan > Virtual Tour of Malcolm X Boulevard

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This page describes Malcolm X Boulevard as it appeared in 2001. The tour was developed as part of the Malcolm X Boulevard Streetscape Enhancement Project. These pages are no longer being updated.

36. New York Public Library, Harlem Branch 9-11 West 124th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues - Designated New York City Historic Landmark
Designed by McKim, Mead & White, 1907-09, this library is one of many whose construction was funded by the philanthropic endeavors of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune in the steel industry. The Harlem Center for Reading and Writing is also located here. Founded in 1985, it enriches the lives of all in the neighborhood who aspire to higher learning. Inquire at the front desk for information on rest rooms. You may be asked to check any large bags, backpacks and/or coats before venturing past the lobby.
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