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Library of Congress

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Please visit the Library of Congress at http://www.loc.gov. We are unable to answer detailed reference questions from this page. For detailed research help, visit our Ask a Librarian service at http://www.loc.gov/askalib/. To view our comment and posting policy, visit https://www.loc.gov/legal/comment-and-posting-policy/. 

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101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20540, United States

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Melissa Dodson 
7 years ago

I frequently go to DC for work. On my last trip I decided to visit the library and spent the afternoon and evening sitting in the main library working on my laptop. It was such a peaceful, quiet place. I got to experience the city and work at the same time (not in my hotel room). It's a stunning room. I watched the sunset through the windows! I registered for a reader's card across the street at the Madison building. Now that I have my card, I will make it a part of every visit. 

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Ticiano Menezes 
7 years ago
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Katie Levin 
7 years ago
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Keith Parks 
7 years ago

The Jefferson building is such an amazing example of late 19th Century architecture. America was showing off to the rest of the world and produced the world's largest library in the interim. It's an amazing collection and an awe-inspiring building. 

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Melinda Baldwin 
7 years ago
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Michelle Cabilangan 
7 years ago
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Katie Wittig Gressang 
7 years ago

Not just a gorgeous place, lots of interesting information in exhibits! Seeing the books below made me ache to be able to just run my fingers along them. If only more people knew the importance of visiting such an amazing and important part of D.C. 

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Guy A VanderLek 
7 years ago

A magnificent building. Disappointed in the "limited" public access areas, but the restrictions are understandable. 

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Araceli Pringle 
7 years ago

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Library of Congress has a 4.9 star rating with 4,412 reviews. 

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