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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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
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Montreux, Switzerland, and all that jazz
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A silent witness to history
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Hot and Spicy Food Day
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Construction workers resting above Manhattan
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Make way for robots
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Wyoming celebrates its statehood
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Seventeen arches at sunset
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International Polar Bear Day
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National Park Week: Everglades National Park
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Inside the Oculus
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In honor of those we ve lost
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica
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Art Basel Miami Beach
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Classical music takes center stage
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National Park Week: Olympic National Park, Washington
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Quebec City for Winter Carnival
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Kings of the Kalahari
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Bandon Beach in Bandon, Oregon
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Discovery Day in Yukon, Canada
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Martinique
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Astoria-Megler Bridge, Oregon
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Hiking the High Trestle Trail
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World Childrens Day
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Happy Halloween!
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Ancient town of Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
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Where the glow of the holidays lingers
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
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SantaPark, Lapland, Finland
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