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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Celebrating Native American Heritage Day
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National Go Birding Day
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Winter solstice
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Paro Tsechu Festival in Bhutan
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Sounds of Bach come to Bath
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National Park Week: Canyonlands National Park, Utah
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Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
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The crossroads of empires
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Indigenous living
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Happy Pride Month!
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National Bison Month
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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Bonsai Rock, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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There was gold in them there hills…
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National Bird Day
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Agüero, Huesca province, Spain
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Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, China
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Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Casting a vote for women s history
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The eloquence of elephants
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Giving Tuesday
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World Theater Day
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Great Barrier Reef from above, Queensland, Australia
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Nazar amulets, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey
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Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
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Henningsvær Stadion, Norway
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Marseille welcomes the Olympic torch
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International Dark Sky Week
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Happy Halloween!
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