The site was formerly occupied by several Phelps family residences, one of which was sold to J. P. Morgan in 1880.

1906 - Completed as the private library of the banker J. P. Morgan.

1924 - The library was made a public institution by J. P. Morgan’s son John Pierpont Morgan Jr., in accordance with his father’s will. Since this time it has seen numerous expansions and renovations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Library_%26_Museum

I checked out Stanley Morgan from there for like a week. Wonderful person, you should check him out if you have a chance.

Gorgeous

Here’s a secret for free: in the newer building attached, there is a cafe. They have the best deviled eggs in the city.