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The New York Society Library
The New York Society Library (NYSL) is the oldest cultural institution in New York City. It was founded in 1754 by the New York Society as a subscription library. During the time when New York was the capital of the United States, it was the de facto Library of Congress.
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- Built 1917
- Address
- 53 East 79th Street
- Hours
- Closed · opens 9 am
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–5 pm Tue 9 am–8 pm Wed 9 am–8 pm Thu 9 am–8 pm Fri 9 am–5 pm Sat 11 am–5 pm Sun 11 am–5 pm - Phone
- +1 212-288-6900
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