Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
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Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation
Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, Illinois
Photograph © Wayne Lorentz/Artefaqs Corporation

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Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State Street, Chicago, Illinois, The Loop 60605 United StatesPrint this page   •   Share this page   •   Map This

Quick Facts
Notes
    »At the time of its completion, this was the largest public library in the United States.
Did You Know?
    »The library was named for Harold Washington, Chicago's first black mayor.
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    »The modern interpretation of classical building decorations, including a head representing "Windy City," and Ceres, the goddess of grain with a necklace made out of corn and a ribbon with the city's motto on it ("Urbs in Horto").
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  Blends in perfectly with the area. I thought it was an older building from the 19th century.

Dean - Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 @ 3:02pm  

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