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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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Welcome to the Hoh
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An opulent backdrop for a historic event
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National Bison Day
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Red fox
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Celebrating National Dentist Day
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Daylight Saving Time
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Sea lion in a kelp forest, Baja California, Mexico
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Celebrating Pi Day
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Black grouse males, Estonia
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National Mushroom Month
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A giant relic in Java
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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On the wings of the Wright brothers
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Languid life on the Lakes
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Dallas Latino Cultural Center for Hispanic Heritage
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Mountain goats at Glacier National Park in Montana
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The National Museum of the American Indian
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Summer solstice
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A day of service for Dr. King
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Lei Day in Hawaii
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Where the bearded reedling sings
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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A goldie gala
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Kiteboarding and windsurfing in Croatia
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World Population Day
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A history of Vinland
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Welcome to the Ring of Fire
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A duckling swimming in a water meadow, Suffolk, England
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