Library Of Congress Main Reading Room Statues
View from above showing researcher desks.
Library of congress main reading room statues. The oldest of the four united states library of congress buildings the thomas jefferson building was built between 1890 and 1897. Statues of famous learned men above the main reading room thomas jefferson building the library of congress washington dc usa b368g2 from alamy s library of millions of high resolution stock photos illustrations and vectors. The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897. Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
For 97 years the library was housed in various locations within the capitol building. The john adams building completed in 1939 received its current name in 1980. 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 thomas jefferson building washington d c creator s.
Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c. Download this stock image. The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online. Religion commerce history art philosophy poetry law and science.
The thomas jefferson building originally called the congressional library or main building houses the main reading room. The members of congress reading room. Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought. Other articles where thomas jefferson building is discussed.
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. In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility. Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building. Library of congress thomas jefferson building washington d c contributor names highsmith carol m 1946 photographer created published 2007. The southwest pavilion first floor.