J. Pierpont Morgan, famously known as J.P. Morgan, became renowned for his vast collection of art, books, and manuscripts. Following his death in 1913, his son Jack converted Morgan's private library into a public institution, leading to the establishment of the Morgan Library and Museum in 1924. The museum now encompasses three connected buildings that exhibit Morgan's impressive collection, notably the Pierpont Morgan Library, completed in 1906. The museum immerses visitors in the era of prominent families such as the Morgans and Vanderbilts, providing a glimpse into their opulent lifestyle.
J. Pierpont Morgan, also known as J.P. Morgan, became obsessed with building an impressive collection, which is now housed in his personal library turned museum.
The Morgan Library and Museum, located in Manhattan, features three buildings once owned by the Morgan family and showcases Morgan's extensive collection.
The original Pierpont Morgan Library was completed in 1906 to accommodate Morgan's burgeoning collection of art, antiquities, books, and manuscripts.
After J. Pierpont Morgan's death in 1913, his son transformed the private collection into a public library, which opened in 1924.
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