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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Yellowstone for the National Park Services birthday
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Labor Day
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Santorini, Greece
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Blue linckia sea stars in Papua New Guinea
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A medieval Moorish gem
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Join the parade for World Elephant Day
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Edinburgh festivals
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Daylight saving time
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Happy World Meteorological Day
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Red fox, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Feelin groovy on Record Store Day
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico
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Almond trees in full bloom, California
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Big sky at Big Bend
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A swim in the sky
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The last thing seen by Wile E. Coyote
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Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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World Frog Day
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Groundhog Day
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Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
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The ‘Night of Nights’
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75 years of the United Nations
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World Wildlife Day
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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International Women s Day
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Dashing through the snow
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Iceland for International Rock Day
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Visiting the Mamanuca Islands for Fiji Day
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Winter solstice
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