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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Happy Pi Day!
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World Penguin Day
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A crested partridge
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Eastern grey kangaroos in Australia’s Kosciuszko National Park
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Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
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National Take a Hike Day
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Merry Christmas!
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Tall, taller, tallest
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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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Borobudur Temple, Java, Indonesia
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The wild heart of Tasmania
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Feast of the Donkey
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Drop in on International Surfing Day
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Celebrating World Olive Tree Day
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D-Day remembered
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Earth Science Week
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National Rivers Month
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The Blue City of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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‘Fringe’ takes center stage as Edinburgh celebrates the arts
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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A step toward freedom
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World Rainforest Day
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Redwood National and State Parks, California
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Nomads of the Gobi
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Arches National Park, Utah
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Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Venice s grand regatta
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A little bit of Wonderland in New York City
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Happy New Years Eve!