The Mascots of the Library

I am finally back and my first post of 2013 is about those fantastic Mascots of the Library.  Did you know that those marble lions in front of the New York Public Library at 42nd street and 5th Avenue have names? Oh, well! I didn't, so here is what I found out while reading the New York Times this week.

Those two adorable sculptures guard the New York Public Library, and I guess there is no better guards than those two, right? Their names are Patience and Fortitude. According to some sources, the lions' nicknames have changed over the years, but in the 1930s Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia named them Patience and Fortitude, which represent the qualities that New Yorkers would need to go through difficult times during the economic depression. That's true! We all need patience and fortitude in life. Well done Mr. LaGuardia! Nice names for two beautiful and brave guardians.

If you would like to learn more about Patience and Fortitude, click here

I thought it would be worth sharing a little bit of the history of the city with you!


I hope you liked it! ;)  

Beijos  ( That means kisses in Portuguese) And Happy 2013!