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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Cannes, France, in the spotlight
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Autumn’s swan song
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Yarn bombing in the village of Gurnard, England
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A species no longer at risk
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World Sea Turtle Day
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Juneteenth
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The Old City of Bern
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Marine Day in Japan
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Happy 50th for the National Trails System!
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Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
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National Mushroom Month
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World Bicycle Day
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A wassailing we go
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Acadia transformed
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Manatee Awareness Month
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A crush in Lavaux
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It s National Mushroom Month!
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1934 Labor Day parade, Gastonia, North Carolina
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A notorious gunfight that was incorrectly named
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Happy Presidents Day
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An uncommon look at an American icon
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A leafy seadragon in the waters off Wool Bay, Australia
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A special day for a special cat
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Point Reyes National Seashore in California
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Stop and see the flowers
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Christmas Eve
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It’s Endangered Species Day
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Evidence of human habitation
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Visiting the Mamanuca Islands for Fiji Day
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