In this episode, we explore one of New York City’s most beloved and recognizable landmarks, the New York Public Library. From its dramatic origins at the turn of the 20th century to the grand vision that reshaped Fifth Avenue, we dive into the stories behind the marble lions, the Beaux-Arts design, and the ideas that established the library as a true “palace for the people.”

Listen along as we share our own experience wandering through its many hallways, uncovering hidden details, and recounting Diana’s desperate attempts to infiltrate the Rose Reading Room.