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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1895/00/00 Charles Follen McKim Architect The Low Memorial Library of Columbia University is built by University President Seth Low as the school's central library. Financed with $1 million of Low's own money, he named it in memory of his father, Abiel Abbot Low.
1895/00/00 Seth Low Benefactor The Low Memorial Library of Columbia University is built by University President Seth Low as the school's central library. Financed with $1 million of Low's own money, he named it in memory of his father, Abiel Abbot Low.
1939/06/10 King George VI Guest King George and Queen Elizabeth sign the guest book and review the original 1754 charter that established Kings College. The 15 minute ceremony closes with the playing of the Star Spangle Banner and the Royals motoring off to Hyde Park, NY. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth State Visit of Canada

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Particulars for Low Memorial Library:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Architectural Style Beaux Arts
Sight Category Building
Higher Learning College
Historic Use Library
Level of Significance National
Owner Private



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 23rd December 1987

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Low Memorial Library, Columbia University
Registry Address: W. Sixteenth St. between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave.
Registry Number: 87002599
Resource Type: Building
Owner: Private
Architect: McKim,Charles Follen; McKim,Mead White
Architectural Style: Beaux arts
Contributing Buildings: 1
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark
Certification: Listed in the National Register
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Architecture
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Significant Year: 1895, 1897
Historic Function: Education
Historic Sub-Function: College, Library
Current Function: Education
Current Sub-Function:

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