On a cold and windy winter day like today, the best place to be is in a bookstore. Here are some interior photos from the Borders bookstore on Broadway, in the Financial District. It's such a surprise to walk in and see the beautiful columns and detail work on the ceiling of what was originally called the American Surety Company Building. It was built between 1894-1896, and designed by Architect Bruce Price.(click on the title for more historical and architectural information on this building)
Here is a view of the Mezzanine level. It is a treat when they use buildings like this for some useful purpose that also allows the general public in to interact with them on a regular basis.
A close-up view of the amazing ceiling, which is very well-maintained. It makes you forget what you came into the bookstore for.
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