Main Branch of the New York Public Library

The New York Public Library Main Branch building, is easily recognizable by its lion statues named Patience and Fortitude that sit either side of the entrance, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965 listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, and designated a New York City Landmark in 1967. Construction began in 1895 and was completed in 1902. It has also been featured in many television shows, including Seinfeld and Sex and the City, as well as films such as The Wiz in 1978, Ghostbusters in 1984, and The Day After Tomorrow in 2004.