Patience and fortitude the twin lion sculptures that guard the new york public library in bryant park now wear lion sized face masks to encourage new yorkers to keep wearing their masks too.
Marble lions ny names.
The marble lions have welcomed visitors to the 42nd street library since it opened in 1911.
Patience and fortitude the marble lions outside of the new york public library at 42nd street don face masks as the city and the library system work to reopen while avoiding the coronavirus.
Workers outfitted the marble lions named patience and fortitude with jurassic sized masks to set an example and remind new yorkers to stay safe and follow expert guidelines to combat the spread.
Patience and fortitude were given their names by mayor fiorello laguardia during the great depression.