“A Marvel of Ingenuity” — The Library’s Main Reading Room

Since 1897 the Library’s Main Reading Room has been the dazzling center of the Library’s collections. Its circular design was inpsired by the British Museum Library, its art based on the classics of Western civiilization and its mission settled on fulfilling the American ideal of knowledge and education. Today, although much of the Library’s collections have spread to other reading rooms and are available online, it is still a vibrant research center and the go-to tourist attraction for visitors. Read original article: Read More