The beaux arts style building is known for its classicizing facade and elaborately decorated interior.
Library of congress main reading room statues.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
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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.
The john adams building completed in 1939 received its current name in 1980.
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The thomas jefferson building originally called the congressional library or main building houses the main reading room.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building.
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.
The southwest pavilion first floor.
Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.
You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.
The members of congress reading room.
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The oldest of the four united states library of congress buildings the thomas jefferson building was built between 1890 and 1897.
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In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
View from above showing researcher desks.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
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The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897.
Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.
For 97 years the library was housed in various locations within the capitol building.
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