Library of Congress, Washington DC

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Completed in 1897 at a cost of $6 million dollars, the building design follows a modified French Renaissance style of architecture. The nearby annex was added in 1938. [From the back of the card]

1911 U.S. Congressional Library WASHINGTON DC

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Fountain, Congressional Library, WASHINGTON DC

Library of Congress: Court of Neptune Fountain in Washington, D.C.by Roland Hinton Perry, Edward Pierce Casey, J L Smithmeyer, Paul J Pelz. Bronze, Granite by Roland Hinton Perry (Sculptor), Edward Pierce Casey, J L Smithmeyer (Architect), Paul J Pelz (Architect). [SOURCE]

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1937 Public Library, LYNN MA

A wonderful vintage "linen" post card published by Curt Teich, no. 5A-H456.
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In 1815 a "Social Library" formed, that was then chartered by the Legislature in 1818. In 1819 the collection totalled an overwhelming 205 volumes, which were transferred to the Natural History Society in 1850. In 1855 the Library Association took over the books and incorporated 2000 volumes. On April 14, 1862, the volumes were transferred to the city for a Free Public Library. And August 20, 1862, an ordinance was passed for the establishment of the Library, which was located at the corner of Market and Tremont Streets. [SOURCE]

1906 Congressional Library, WASHINGTON DC

A very nice 100+ year-old vintage postcard published by I. Stern, no. 509. This post card is addressed to J. Stanley Davis, Sea Girt, New Jersey.

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The Library of Congress is much more than books. Over the years, the Library has recorded and compiled many field recordings.