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Newspapers

January 6, 2016January 5, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
A corner of the periodicals room in the Robbins Library. January 6, 2012.

A corner of the periodicals room in the Robbins Library.
January 6, 2012.

Cat X-ing

May 5, 2015May 5, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A cat crosses Teel Street, no doubt to find some shade, on a hot June day. June 20, 2014.

A cat crosses Teel Street, no doubt to find some shade, on a hot June day.
June 20, 2014.

Netted

March 27, 2015March 26, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A detail over the main door of the Italian Renaissance library built in 1892. September 12, 2013.

A detail over the main door of the Italian Renaissance library built in 1892.
September 12, 2013.

A New Wall

September 26, 2013September 25, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A young boy runs his hand along the old cap of a newly reconstructed wall at the Robbins Library. September 12, 2013

A young boy runs his hand along the old cap of a newly reconstructed wall at the Robbins Library.
September 12, 2013

Rebuilding the Wall

September 2, 2013August 30, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Masons work on reconstruction the retaining wall next to the Robbins Library that has been taken down for restorations. August 28, 2013.

Masons work on reconstructing the retaining wall next to the Robbins Library that had been taken down for restorations.
August 28, 2013.

Rebuilding the Wall

August 12, 2013August 11, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Construction equipment where once a wall stood to keep the grounds of the Robbins Library from spilling out onto the sidewalk. July 5, 2013.

Construction equipment where once a wall stood to keep the grounds of the Robbins Library from spilling out onto the sidewalk.
July 5, 2013.

A Tree Grows in Arlington

July 30, 2013July 29, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
The hot summer sun provides energy for a tree along Massachusetts Avenue in front of the Robbins Library. July 5, 2013.

The hot summer sun provides energy for a tree along Massachusetts Avenue in front of the Robbins Library.
July 5, 2013.

Exoskeleton

July 20, 2013July 15, 2013Benn Craig 1 Comment
Scaffolding surrounding the original building of the Robbins Library during restoration and maintenance. July 5, 2013.

Scaffolding surrounding the original building of the Robbins Library during restoration and maintenance.
July 5, 2013.

Traffic

June 27, 2013June 26, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Traffic in Arlington Center on a sunny first day of summer. June 21, 2013.

Traffic in Arlington Center on a sunny first day of summer.
June 21, 2013.

Another Brick in the Wall

February 22, 2013February 21, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Snow begins to fall on the scattered stones of the wall which will be rebuilt as part of a construction project at the Robbins Library.February 8, 2013.

Snow begins to fall on the scattered stones of the wall which will be rebuilt as part of a construction project at the Robbins Library.
February 8, 2013.

Careful on the Steps

January 2, 2013December 31, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment
It's a new year, be sure to visit the Robbins Library!December 29, 2012.

It’s a new year, be sure to visit the Robbins Library!
December 29, 2012.

Reading Room Ceiling

May 31, 2012May 30, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

The seal of the Town of Arlington decorates the central arch over the fireplace in the reading room at Robbins Library. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: “My Boys”

January 18, 2012January 17, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A sculpture in plaster by Cyrus E. Dallin of his three sons, on display in the front lobby of the Robbins Library. January 6, 2011.

Robbins Library: Eagle

January 17, 2012January 15, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A golden eagle finial atop the American flag standing in the corner of the Robbins Library reading room. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Corinthian Order

January 16, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Columns of the Corinthian order support the dome in the second floor rotunda above the circulation desk. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Oculus

January 15, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A view up from the circulation desk of the Robbins Library. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Kimono

January 14, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A kimono hangs over the fireplace in the fiction wing of the library, a gift from Arlington's sister city, Nagaokakyo, Japan. June 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Cornice

January 13, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Library patrons can get an up-close look at the cornice of the original 1892 building that became indoor decoration when an additional wing of the library was opened in 1994. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Woodwork

January 12, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The intricate woodwork of the Corinthian capitals and engaged columns in the corner of the reading room. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Reading Room

January 11, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A view of the gilded-age, Italianate reading room, and out into the rotunda of Robbins Library. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Light Fixture

January 10, 2012January 12, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The Shreve, Crump, and Low light fixtures that once illuminated the Robbins Library reading room with gaslight now diffuse light from compact fluorescent lamps. January 6, 2012.

Robbins Library: Fireplace

January 9, 2012January 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The fireplace in the reading room of the Robbins Library. January 6, 2012.

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