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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A polar bear near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
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Pasadena Chalk Festival supports local arts education
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Shark Awareness Day
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Groovy!
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A long, erratic commute
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Porcupine
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From Sputnik to extraterrestrial storms
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Lakeside serenity in Finland
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An uncommon look at an American icon
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Remembering the Velvet Revolution
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Sharp-dressed bug
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Deep in the North Woods wetlands
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Fall Astronomy Week
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National Take a Hike Day
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Honoring our veterans
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The Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve in Siberia, Russia
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Keep watching the skies
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Ceremony Hall at Sweden s Icehotel
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International Day of Mangrove Conservation
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A field of English lavender
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An opulent backdrop for a historic event
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Roman theater of Cartagena, Spain
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World Turtle Day
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A river runs through it
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National Find a Rainbow Day
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Glowworm caves in Australia
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‘Think equal, build smart, innovate for change’
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30 years after Exxon Valdez
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Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
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Kings of the Kalahari