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![]() ![]() New York Public Library Dedicated (1911)When former New York governor Samuel J. Tilden died in 1886, he left $2.4 million in his will for the creation of a grand public library. At that time, there were two other important libraries in New York City—the Astor and the Lenox—but they were struggling. With Tilden's gift, they were merged in 1895. The new library's cornerstone was laid in 1902 at the old Croton Reservoir on Fifth Avenue, and it finally opened to the public in 1911. By 1910, how many miles of shelves had been installed? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Rosemary Clooney (1928)Clooney was an American singer popular in the 1950s with hits such as "Come On-a My House." She also appeared in several movies, including White Christmas (1954), which co-starred Bing Crosby. In the 1960s, mental illness and drug addiction took a toll on her career, but she made a comeback in the mid-1970s and performed until her death in 2002. Her 1968 mental breakdown was precipitated by the assassination—as she stood nearby—of what personal friend? More... Discuss |
veneration discuss | |
Definition: | (noun) A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. |
Synonyms: | reverence, awe, fear |
Usage: | Cornelius bade farewell to De Ruyter, to the Ruart de Pulten, and to glory, kissed the knees of the Grand Pensionary, for whom he entertained the deepest veneration, and retired to his house at Dort. |
![]() ![]() Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Discuss |
14 comments:
So grand! What great pics.
What a massive place. The 2nd and 3rd are my favorites. (I saw Rosie on Million Dollar Password. She WAS great.)
cool place! i'd love to go there someday...mine's up too at this link!
What a grand place. Love to go there.
Happy WW. Visit my entry too.
I always loved going there. thanks for the pics!
amazing structure.i like all of the photos.
Happy WW.
Keith, thanks for the visit. You have some amazing images on you site!
Raven, it is a massive place. Everything in Las Vegas is over the top! I'm glad you liked my images. Thank you for visiting.
Jennyr, if you ever have the opportunity to visit Las Vegas...GO! You will love it.
I commented on your WW. Thanks for the visit. Come back any time.
Shiela, Grand ... it is. Hope you get to visit there some day. Thank you for the visit and comment. I visited your blog in return. Loved it.
Celeste, I loved Las Vegas too. Hope to go back again some day. Glad you liked my images. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Maya, these were some on my favorite images. There were too many to put in one post. It's difficult sometimes to decide which ones to use.
Thank you for the visit and comment.
Patty, your photographs have captured the amazing feel of that place. We went there a few years ago and walked through the Forum. And my daughter was in Vegas just this past weekend. And yesterday a couple from Vegas were in the gallery. Small world.
San, it is indeed a small world. While in Vegas, my son was on his cell phone with a friend he met online. During the conversation he found out she was in Vegas at the same time! So....they met...in real life. How strange is that?
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