t wide and 50feethigh, divided at the center for practical convenienceof handling books by a transverse wooden screen.The room is lighted by a long series of windows notencumbered by any colonnade. The staircase risesfrom the front entrance to this main room, ap-proached through a hall 70 by 80… … DOORWAY AND■CATALOGUE CASES XCVIII In itself the main reading room is finely propor-tioned and well placed for securing to the readersabundant light and prompt delivery. Its positionallows the best ventilation and frees its floor planfrom being obstructed with supporting columns.With the smaller…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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