The Morgan Library
Chapter 1
The financier and his treasure house
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Chapter 2
The brilliant mind of Belle da Costa Greene
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Chapter 3
Secrets written on the pages
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Morgan Library
Ch 1 · The financier and his treasure house
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J. Pierpont Morgan's collection, a rare sight, (Oh-oh) Holds three Gutenberg Bibles, shining bright!
Fun Fact
Hidden study door: A secret door hidden behind a bookshelf in J.P. Morgan's study leads to a spiral staircase and a private balcony.
Glossary
bibliophile (noun)
A person who collects and has a great love of books. It's the reason a Gilded Age tycoon built a breathtaking marble fortress just to house his favorite stories.
A person who collects and has a great love of books. It's the reason a Gilded Age tycoon built a breathtaking marble fortress just to house his favorite stories.
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Which room in the Morgan Library features a massive red-silk-walled study and a monumental fireplace?
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What material is the exterior of the original 1906 Morgan Library constructed from without using mortar?
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Which famous American financier founded the Morgan Library to house his private collection?
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The ceiling of the library's Rotunda features murals inspired by which famous Renaissance artist's work in Rome?
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In what year did the Morgan Library officially open to the public as a public institution?