1990s before
restoration:
Above, main lobby
viewed from east
entrance has circulation
desk at left, two Adam
Sheriff Scott paintings in
the arches where a pillar
was removed in 1959.
Two companion
paintings are hidden by
the desk area. Large
supporting pole is
prominent in centre
photo. Below, the card
catalogue in the foyer
covers the colonnade
to the north reading
(reference) room.