Word: stairway
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Stairway to Paradise...
...decorations consist of two oblong panels, arched at the top, and in plain view from either the top or the bottom of the main staircase. They are uniform, in shape and design, with the three windows that flank the stairway. The light, coming freely from both sides, gives the visitor ample illumination to study the figures with care from the balcony, which is on a level with the paintings. In Mr. Sargent's other Boston murals, the lighting and position are such that careful study is not convenient...
...mural paintings by John Singer Sargent, honorary '16, are now in place and unveiled on either side of the entrance to the Memorial Room at the head of the main stairway in Widener Library. The pictures are in memory of the men who fought in the late war, and symbolize their arrival in France and their victorious achievements on the battle-field...
...Widener Memorial Rooms, opening from the landing of the main stairway, contain the library collected by Harry Elkins Widener of the class of 1907. The collection is composed of books of the highest rarity and interest, in the choicest condition, and enriched by inscriptions, manuscripts, and other portraits...
...will consist of three main divisions. In addition to a 45 foot arcade, on the ground floor is a small museum for the treasures of the Library. To the right lie the administrative offices and to the left the belfry tower which will dominate the surrounding country. A monumental stairway leads to the second story, on which is the Catalogue and Distributing Room, situated in the very heart of the building, connecting the Reading Room, which occupies the entire front, with the stack, occupying the entire rear, thus giving the most economical and efficient service possible. Twelve Seminars or special...