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Library of Congress (Jefferson Building): Established in 1800, the Library of Congress ranks as one of the largest and finest libraries in the world.
Founded in 1880, the original Library of Congress collection included 740 books and three maps. This collection lived in the Capitol until 1814, when invading British troops burned the Capitol and…
Central Public Library: Completed in 1902 with funding from Andrew Carnegie, the Central Public Library provided a public space for education and community.
Built between 1899 and 1902 by architects Ackerman & Ross, who had been selected in a national design competition, the Central Public Library was the first public building in DC to be built in the…