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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‘Fringe’ takes center stage as Edinburgh celebrates the arts
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A peek behind the royal curtain
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Wild and beautiful Alaska
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Everybody loves World Turtle Day
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Of moles and liquid nitrogen
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Glacier cave in Iceland
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Poinsettia Day
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Big-wave hunters watch Nazaré
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Happy birthday to Crater Lake National Park
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Grandparents Day
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Wild scene on the Merced River
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Tasiilaq, Greenland
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Formal garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France
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Eben Ice Caves, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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National Bison Day
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Paleontology meets art
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World Wildlife Conservation Day
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Is that a face in the sand?
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Wild turkeys in repose
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The story of a rediscovered redwood
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Yosemite National Park, California
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International Whale Shark Day
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Traveling warblers
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Bluespotted ribbontail ray
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Bláhver, Hveravellir, Iceland
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Homeward bound
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Celebrating 200 years of statehood
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A cliffside harbor in Sardinia
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Independence Day of the Bahamas
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