Boston athenaeum

Reading Room fifth floor, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA (Bigelow & Wadsworth = architect)

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Book and literary nerds of the world unite! Here's my guide to visiting the Boston Athenaeum. The Athenaeum is a top attraction in Boston's lovely Beacon Hill neighborhood. When you pass through its red leather doors, you'll discover one of Boston’s hidden gems. The Athenaeum is a designated National Historic Landmark. It's one of the oldest and most esteemed private membership libraries in the United States. And it's the most beautiful library-haven you've never heard of, with Colonial…

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For more than 200 years the Boston Athenaeum has been a gathering spot for writers and intellectuals. Now a thoughtful renovation aims to preserve it as a place for future generations .

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Boston Athenæum Library; Library of Gracious Reading, for Members Only.