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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National Take the Stairs Day
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Mapping courage in the Seventh Ward
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Moon Day
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It’s NASA’s 60th birthday
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A snuggling ball of cute
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Edinburgh festivals
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Going head-to-head with winter
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Day of the Dead
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Aura River in Turku, Finland
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Chocolate Hills
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Reflections of the night sky
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Yellowstone for the National Park Services birthday
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Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
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Bright and colorful peacock feathers
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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the Louvre Pyramid
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The Crown of the Continent
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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American bison
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Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand
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Wildcat in a winter wonderland
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Happy Birthday, Eiffel Tower
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National Mushroom Month
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World-class art comes to Arkansas
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples
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A glittering diamond in the rough
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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Swimming into the season
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
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