Bapst Library — Attraction in Newton

An amazing old building with beautiful construction. The smooth marble main staircase leads to a wonderfully tiled foyer and another double marble staircase leading up to the 4th floor. The acoustics in the foyer and double staircase are extraordinary. The columns in the main floor support a beautifully painted ceiling with well crafted/carved woodwork framing. The stained glass windows, which extend up through the 4th floor are breathtaking. The main room of the 4th floor is the piece that finishes the puzzle. The vaulted ceiling makes this room cavernous. This is the ideal building for wedding pictures, chamber music or...

Beautiful library and a nice place for a visit. I took the Stainglass audio tour in the main hall that looks like it’s out of a Harry Potter movie. It was a nice quiet place for a morning walk. They were very welcoming to the public and the Stainglass windows were beautiful. There was lots of additional art like chairs, doorways, and informative displays that were...

I often drove along Commonwealth Ave. and was always intrigued by the beautiful towers that adorn this building. Today, I finally decided to stop and capture photo and video content of this...