Surf these sites: Athenaeum of Philadelphia -- A research library specializing in American architectural history and design. Collections include archives of architects Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-1887), Paul Philippe Cret (1876-1945), and Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938). On-line database on Roman Catholic buildings in the Philadelphia region. Huntington Library, Art Collections, And Botanical Gardens -- 150 acres of breathtaking gardens, three art galleries and a library of rare books and manuscripts. Library of the Boston Athenĉum -- The Boston Athenaeum is an independent membership and research library with special collections in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American history, literature, and arts Mechanics'' Institute Library -- The Mechanics'' Institute Library is a general interest membership library and chess club located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco''s business district. Newberry Library -- Located at 60 W. Walton, this noted humanities research library is privately funded but free and open to the public. It houses an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, maps and manuscripts. Providence Athenaeum -- The Providence Athenaeum, founded in 1753 as an independent membership library, will provide a collection of books and other materials to all, of any age, who love reading, appreciate literature, and enjoy cultural discovery. Redwood Library -- Redwood is the oldest American library, still in her original building. The building is the earliest example of classical architecture in America, and was designed in 1747 by Peter Harrison, America''s first architect. Redwood''s Special Collections contain rare and unique book and art treasures. The Folger Shakespeare Library -- Administered by the trustees of Amherst College, the Folger was a gift to the American people from Henry Clay Folger and his wife Emily Jordan Folger in 1932. Includes news on library projects and extensive background information.
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