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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Feature Attraction: 85 years at the drive-in
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Last day of National Park Week
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World Space Week
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Children at play for International Day of Friendship
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Pont dArcole over the Seine river, Paris, France
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
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Where fire meets water
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World-class art comes to Arkansas
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Black History Month
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
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Italy s submerged village
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Cape Town at dusk
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Canadian Thanksgiving
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Digging the birds
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Farmers Day
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New York City Marathon
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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Heron lies the Salton Sea
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Portland celebrates its bounty
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Terraced fields of green
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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Bowling Ball Beach in Mendocino County, California
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San Blas Islands, Panama
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Blue linckia sea stars in Papua New Guinea
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Remembering Jimmy Carter
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How Quảng Ngãi got its grove back
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A. M. Foster Bridge in Cabot, Vermont
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A snuggling ball of cute
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The eloquence of elephants