In 2004 Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas infused an old-school institution with a high-tech vibe when he designed the Seattle Central Library. An instant architectural landmark for downtown Seattle, the library has been embraced by what’s been frequently ranked as one of the ‘most literate’ cities in the United States. Beyond its striking appearance, the facility has many unique features, including a four-story Books Spiral, which allows users to browse the nonfiction collection in one continuous walk, uninterrupted by stairs, elevators, or different rooms.
Seattle Central Library, Seattle, Washington
Today in History
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Sundance Film Festival opens in Park City
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Hawai i Volcanoes National Park at 106
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At the gates of the ksar
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Humpbacks return to the Inside Passage
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Peel Castle on St. Patrick’s Isle with the Isle of Man in the background
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Noctilucent clouds
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Behold the blood moon
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A most sincere pumpkin patch
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Fall comes to the Last Frontier
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Red fox in the Netherlands
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Marine Day in Japan
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That bill s just not going to fit
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Leap day
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All hail the king of shrubs
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The otherworldly red river
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St. Patricks Day
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Astoria-Megler Bridge, Oregon
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Ahh-tumn
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Farmers Day
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Celebrating the Acadians
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Fight for your lefts
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Patriot Day
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1.1 billion opportunities for a better world
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Lantern Festival
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Let s celebrate cephalopods
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Brotherly cubs
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Wildebeests in Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Bearded reedlings in Flevoland
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Going with the floe
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Come out of your shell for World Turtle Day