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Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.Created by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1897
[Sheds, piles of bricks and workers during construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background]
The Library of Congress Building or the Jefferson Building is the oldest of the four United States Library of Congress buildings, built between 1890 and 1897 in Washington, DC. It is located on First Street SE, between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street.

The new building was needed because of the Copyright Law of 1870, which required all copyright applicants to send to the Library two copies of their work. This resulted in a flood of books, pamphlets, maps, music, prints, and photographs. After Congress approved construction of the building in 1886, it took eleven years to complete.

The building's main architect was Paul J. Pelz, born in Prussian Silesia, initially in partnership with John L. Smithmeyer, a native of Vienna, Austria, and succeeded by Edward Pearce Casey during the last few years of construction. More than fifty American painters and sculptors produced commissioned works of art.

The building opened to the public on November 1, 1897, met with wide approval and was immediately seen as a national monument. The building name was changed on June 13, 1980 to honor former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.
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Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., June 28, 18...

No. 55. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Rotating scaffold designed by Bernard Richardson Green for the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress]

[Rotating scaffold designed by Bernard Richardson Green for the Main R...

Washingtoniana Collection (Library of Congress). This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Congressional Library, the entrance pavilion / Handy phot.

Congressional Library, the entrance pavilion / Handy phot.

Photograph shows an exterior view from 1st Street near Independence Ave. of the front entrance pavilion of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor Center" at the U... More

Elihu Vedder - [Corrupt legislation]

Elihu Vedder - [Corrupt legislation]

Design drawing for lunette mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building main reading room shows corrupt legislation symbolized by a scantily clothed woman holding half of a scale onto which a weal... More

Architecture - Public domain drawing

Architecture - Public domain drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Architecture" for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. She faces right. I... More

U.S. Congressional Library. Stairway to gallery / Handy, photo.

U.S. Congressional Library. Stairway to gallery / Handy, photo.

Photo shows the Great Hall in the Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 4.

[People working in Card Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

[People working in Card Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Reading Room, Prints Division, Library of Congress]

[Reading Room, Prints Division, Library of Congress]

Photograph shows several people seated at tables looking at books or albums, with card catalogs and magazine racksbehind them, in the second floor southeast pavilion of what is now called the Thomas Jefferson Building.

Jefferson building - Library of Congress--Book conveyors

Jefferson building - Library of Congress--Book conveyors

Reference copy in U.S. GEOG FILE - Washington, D.C. Library of Congress Jefferson Building Interior Bookstacks. VD image orientation: Rotate VD 90 degrees counterclockwise.

History, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

History, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Mosaic of Grecian figures in House Reading Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress.

[United States Capitol from Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

[United States Capitol from Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

ALL SOULS CHURCH. CEREMONIES AT LAYING OF A CORNERSTONE AT 16TH AND R. CHURCH NOT BUILT THERE, LATER BUILT AT 16TH AND HARVARD ST. SEATED AT RIGHT OF POLE: GEN. WOODHULL; MYRON M. PARKER, PAST GRAND MASTER; BERNARD R. GREEN. STANDING: PRESIDENT TAFT AND THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN UNITARIAN

ALL SOULS CHURCH. CEREMONIES AT LAYING OF A CORNERSTONE AT 16TH AND R....

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gallery, Library [of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Gallery, Library [of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Bookstack design, signed "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer" for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., ca. 1895]

[Bookstack design, signed "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer...

Published in: Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington : Library of Congress : for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1980, p. 13.

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., Panoramic Photograph

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., Panoramic Photograph

Photograph shows bird's-eye view of Library of Congress Jefferson building, the Cannon House Office building, and adjoining neighborhoods, probably shot from the Capitol dome. Gift; Ruben and Sheryl Haines Gonz... More

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 2]

[Study of figure of Arts in the mural Peace and prosperity, no. 2]

Study drawing shows a winged boy, nude, crouching facing left as he paints a vase. This is a study for the figure of Arts in the Library of Congress mural Peace and prosperity, who faces right in the final rend... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D.C. Section]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a palace, villa, or large historic building, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Romance - nude study - Public domain portrait painting

Romance - nude study - Public domain portrait painting

Study drawing shows the allegorical figure of Romance nude. She bends her head to read a book on her lap. Romance was one figure in a painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the... More

[Study sketch showing details of Good Administration panel of mural titled Government, located at entrance to the main reading room of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Studies for the arm, body, books, and urn of male figure representing an educated electorate.]

[Study sketch showing details of Good Administration panel of mural ti...

Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Exhibited: Art of Elihu Vedder, National Collection of Fine Arts, 1979.

Think Congressional Library anarchy altered by E. Vedder

Think Congressional Library anarchy altered by E. Vedder

Study drawing shows the central figure of Anarchy, nude, holding down a parchment with her right hand. The mural Anarchy was installed in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress in 1896. Title inscrib... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D.C. View of stair hall]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Library of Congress construction

Library of Congress construction

Public domain photograph of library building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1890

Construction of The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 7, 189...

No. 30. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., November 21, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., November 21...

No. 37. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 30, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 30, 18...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 18...

No. 48. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, north front, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, north front, Washington, D.C....

"W.N.C." appears on photo. Duplicate of LOT 12042-1, no. 22. Gift; Paul J. Pelz Estate; September 20, 1918.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of approaches. South half. Plan]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Foundation of ap...

Sheet no. 645. F.C.S. Nov. 1894, retraced by J.M.S. Jan. '95.

[Congressional Library. Commemorative arch in Great Hall]

[Congressional Library. Commemorative arch in Great Hall]

Photo shows interior of the newly built Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 16.

Congressional Library. Mantle, Law, in special reading room, H. of R.

Congressional Library. Mantle, Law, in special reading room, H. of R.

Photo shows fireplace and mosaic panel by Frederick Dielman entitled "Law," in House Members Room, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.... More

[Congressional Library. Minerva], engraving, Library of Congress

[Congressional Library. Minerva], engraving, Library of Congress

Photo shows the Great Hall area of the Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 8.

[Congressional Library]. Representative special reading room

[Congressional Library]. Representative special reading room

Photo shows the interior of the newly built Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 22.

[Bernard R. Green, half-length portrait, facing right]

[Bernard R. Green, half-length portrait, facing right]

Photo shows Bernard Green, who worked at the Library of Congress from 1888 to 1914 as superintendant of construction for the Thomas Jefferson Building and later superintendant of the building and grounds This r... More

Reading Room rotunda, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Reading Room rotunda, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an architectural element, dome, cathedral, classical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Erecting mahogany display cases in the south curtain of the new Library of Congress building]

[Erecting mahogany display cases in the south curtain of the new Libra...

Photographs shows interior view of Prints and Photographs Division in the Thomas Jefferson Building with workmen erecting mahogany display cases for collection materials. Title from Viewpoints. Photograph by Fl... More

Congressional Library, [Washington, D.C.]: bookbinding

Congressional Library, [Washington, D.C.]: bookbinding

Public domain photograph of people in office, interior, the 1910s-1920s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of front gutter for sections marked B, C, F, K, H, and I]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress. View of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress

Library of Congress. View of the Jefferson Building of the Library of ...

Public domain photograph of large public building, square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress

Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress

A black and white photo of a man sitting at a desk. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[President Calvin Coolidge and his wife Grace Goodhue Coolidge at the dedication of the "shrine" for public display of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, is on the left]

[President Calvin Coolidge and his wife Grace Goodhue Coolidge at the ...

Title devised by Library staff, from information in John Y. Cole / For Congress and the Nation, p. 90. Forms part of: National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

[President and Mrs. Coolidge with Herbert Putnam and others during ceremony when the Constitution was placed in the vault at the Library of Congress]

[President and Mrs. Coolidge with Herbert Putnam and others during cer...

National Photo Company Collection. Item in album: v. 1, p. 31, no. 29194.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Roofs of bookstacks. Plans and sections]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Roofs of bookstacks. ...

Sheet no. 386. Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Arts" at the Library of Congress]

[Clothed study for female figure of Architecture, for mural1. "The Art...

Exhibited in: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-2005.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Roofs of bookstacks. Details of hips and skylights]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Roofs of bookstacks. ...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

[Study for central figure in Corrupt legislation]

[Study for central figure in Corrupt legislation]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure, nude, holding her scale in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift; American Academ... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Front. Exterior elevation. Competition drawing]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Front. Exterior elevation. Comp...

Proposed plan for the facade of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. P.J. Pelz, del. Scale 1/32 in. to 1 ft.

Library of Congress central stair hall

Library of Congress central stair hall

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, S.W. court, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, S.W. court, Washington, D.C.,...

No. 49. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 18...

No. 50. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Copperwork. Cornice and down pipes]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Copperwork. Cornice and down pi...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Congressional Library south book stack

Congressional Library south book stack

Photograph by the L.C. Handy Studio. No. 35. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Study for statuette held by figure of Sculpture

Study for statuette held by figure of Sculpture

Study drawing shows the nude statuette held by the allegorical figure of "Sculpture" in the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. ... More

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alex...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts Arabian storyteller recounting tales to a group of Arabs. Mural marked at bottom left: Copyright by Joh... More

[Good administration mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress]

[Good administration mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Librar...

Photo of semi-circular panel in five-part mural called "Government" shows woman seated on "good administration" holding fair scale and a person on each side of her, all in classical garb. Stamped on verso: This... More

Genius with telescope Library of Congress

Genius with telescope Library of Congress

Study drawing shows a putti holding a telescope to one eye, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building. A grid covers the drawing.

Nude study for figure of Music - Public domain portrait drawing

Nude study for figure of Music - Public domain portrait drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of Music holding a violin against her chin, for the painting, The arts, in the north end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Bu... More

Robert Reid - Sight, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Robert Reid - Sight, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress Jefferson Building, showing woman holding mirror seated beside peacock. Painting copyright by Robert Reid. Photograph copyright by Curtis and Cameron. Unprocessed in... More

Civilization, engraving, Library of Congress

Civilization, engraving, Library of Congress

Mural by George W. Maynard in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

Zoology - Public domain scenic drawing

Zoology - Public domain scenic drawing

Study drawing shows the nude allegorical figure of "Zoology," seen from behind, for the painting, The sciences, in the south end lunette of the Southwest Gallery in the Library of Congress' Jefferson Building.

Congressional Library. Looking n.w. from south vault / Handy, ph. .

Congressional Library. Looking n.w. from south vault / Handy, ph. .

Photo shows the Great Hall area of the Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 12.

[Congressional Library. Second floor, northwest gallery, looking towards mural of war]

[Congressional Library. Second floor, northwest gallery, looking towar...

Photo shows Great Hall area of the newly built Library of Congress.

Library of Congress, central stair hall

Library of Congress, central stair hall

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Similar images in (LOT 12659, nos. 3 & 5) and (LC-D4-5925). Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53542". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about th... More

Library of Congress, north hall, entrance pavillion

Library of Congress, north hall, entrance pavillion

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Similar image (LC-D4-5928). Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53545". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is ... More

Library of Congress, South Hall, entrance pavilion

Library of Congress, South Hall, entrance pavilion

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Endymion, Library of Congress view, photochrome print postcard.

Endymion, Library of Congress view, photochrome print postcard.

Copyright 1901 by Detroit Photographic Co. Also known as the Endymion mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53775". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More i... More

Library of Congress, Reading Room in rotunda

Library of Congress, Reading Room in rotunda

Caption for similar image (LC-D4-13146) lists title as: Reading Room in rotunda, Library of Congress. Copyright 1901 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53774". More information about the P... More

Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C.]

Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain photograph of large public building, square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of gutter for section marked E, G, L, and M]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, diagram, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 189...

Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad works, construction workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress entrance hall

Library of Congress entrance hall

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Men carving sculpture for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Men carving sculpture for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Bu...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of city street market, food vendors, downtown shopping, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The arts - decoration for the Library of Congress

The arts - decoration for the Library of Congress

Scaled cartoon for large mural painting showing cherubs and five women representing various arts. Study for tympanum in southwest gallery of the Jefferson Building. "Scale 1 in. to 1 foot." Gift; Allyn Cox.

Library of Congress, gallery of the Rotunda

Library of Congress, gallery of the Rotunda

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D.C. View of stair hall]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor's Center" at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., 2012-2013.

[Students from 6th Division public schools, Washington, D.C., looking at an exhibit of fine prints in the Library of Congress]

[Students from 6th Division public schools, Washington, D.C., looking ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman, nurse, caring, hospital, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 189...

No. 43 Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1891.

Construction of The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 189...

No. 47. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1892

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., April 23, 1...

No. 52. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 189...

Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Gutter curb on curtains in courts]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Gutter curb on curtai...

Sheet no. 564. Public domain photograph of building plan, architecture design drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 1893

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 10, 189...

No. 61. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public do... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Full size details of stonework, approaches, west front]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Neptune Plaza. Full size detail...

Sheet no. 644. H. Sill Oct. 1894. Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1894

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 15, 189...

No. 72. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of a historic landmark building in Washington DC, American classicism architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public do... More

Elihu Vedder - [Study for figure in Corrupt legislation]

Elihu Vedder - [Study for figure in Corrupt legislation]

Study drawing shows the allegorical central figure in the Library of Congress mural Corrupt legislation holding her scale. She wears some drapery. The mural was installed in the Jefferson Building in 1896. Gift... More

Reading room vestibule. Corrupt legislation / Elihu Vedder, Rome.

Reading room vestibule. Corrupt legislation / Elihu Vedder, Rome.

Photo of semi-circular panel from mural in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building entitled The Government, depicting man, woman, and child in classical garb holding an unjust scale.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. The printing press / J.W. Alexander, artist.

Evolution of the book, east corridor. The printing press / J.W. Alexan...

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting a man working press and Gutenberg and another man examining proof. Copyright 1896 by John W. Alexander. Copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

Lyric poetry south corridor / H.O. Walker, artist.

Lyric poetry south corridor / H.O. Walker, artist.

Photo of mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building depicting six women in classical garb or nude, one with lyre, and a child. Copyright by H.O. Walker in 1896. Copley print copyright 1897 by Curtis & Cameron.

Robert Reid - Smell, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Robert Reid - Smell, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman smelling flower. Copyright by Curtis & Cameron. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

[Congressional Library. View from the U.S. Capitol]

[Congressional Library. View from the U.S. Capitol]

Photo shows the newly built Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 1.

Library of Congress. South Hall, entrance pavilion

Library of Congress. South Hall, entrance pavilion

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53244". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.... More

Our beautiful Capitol building from the Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.

Our beautiful Capitol building from the Congressional Library, Washing...

H104585 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright 1907, by Standard Scenic Company. No. 2987.

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Front of Library of Congress building from right

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Front of Library of Congress...

Public domain photograph of large public building, square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of gutter for sections marked B, C, F, K, N, and O. Court side.]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Construction details of batten roof. Full size]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Congressional Library from Cap. Dome

Congressional Library from Cap. Dome

Public domain photograph of large public building, square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cycloramic view of the Capitol and Congressional Library at Washington, D.C.

Cycloramic view of the Capitol and Congressional Library at Washington...

H43352 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright Deposit; Frederick W. Mueller; March 16, 1904.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Leaded glass work. Skylights and octagon windows. Elevation and reflected ceiling plans. Working drawing]

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Leaded glass work. Skylights ...

Working drawing showing stained glass designs for skylights and lantern lights of the Thomas Jefferson building as reflected ceiling plans and elevation. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer." S... More

[Study for Peace and prosperity panel of mural titled Government, located at entrance to the main reading room of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, showing nude woman, seated, with sheet draped over her legs]

[Study for Peace and prosperity panel of mural titled Government, loca...

Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Inscriptions for stained glass. Diagrams. Working drawing]

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Inscriptions for stained glas...

Working drawing showing inscriptions of famous names and states for stained glass skylights and lantern lights in the curtains of the Thomas Jefferson building as diagrams. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, In Charge." No. 827.

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