The library of congress was established in 1800 when the american government moved from philadelphia to the new capital of washington on the potomac river.
Library of congress main reading room statues.
The thomas jefferson building originally called the congressional library or main building houses the main reading room.
The beaux arts style building is known for its classicizing facade and elaborately decorated interior.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building.
The john adams building completed in 1939 received its current name in 1980.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c creator s.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
The oldest of the four united states library of congress buildings the thomas jefferson building was built between 1890 and 1897.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
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For 97 years the library was housed in various locations within the capitol building.
Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science.
It was originally known as the library of congress building and is located on first street se between independence avenue and east capitol street in washington d c.
You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.
View from above showing researcher desks.
Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c contributor names highsmith carol m 1946 photographer created published 2007.
Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought.
The members of congress reading room.
The southwest pavilion first floor.
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Designed in italian renaissance style it was completed in 1897 and magnificently restored 100 years later.
Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.