The thomas jefferson building originally called the congressional library or main building houses the main reading room.
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Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.
In 1886 congress authorized a new library facility.
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It was originally known as the library of congress building and is located on first street se between independence avenue and east capitol street in washington d c.
The washington firm of smithmeyer pelz designed a magnificent building which opened in 1897.
The library of congress offers many exciting activities on site and online.
Its majestic scale domed reading room and vast galleries enriched with sculpture and murals instantly made it washington s most popular building.
The oldest of the four united states library of congress buildings the thomas jefferson building was built between 1890 and 1897.
The members of congress reading room.
The john adams building completed in 1939 received its current name in 1980.
Eight giant marble columns each support 10 foot high allegorical female figures in plaster representing characteristic features of civilized life and thought.
Entrance to the thomas jefferson building is free and open to the public.
The library of congress was established in 1800 when the american government moved from philadelphia to the new capital of washington on the potomac river.
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Portrait statue of moses along the balustrade.
The beaux arts style building is known for its classicizing facade and elaborately decorated interior.
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View from above showing researcher desks.
Designed in italian renaissance style it was completed in 1897 and magnificently restored 100 years later.
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You may participate in a guided tour or a gallery talk or take a self guided tour of the building and the exhibitions.