Carnegie Library of Washington D.C.
Carnegie Library of Washington D.C., Carnegie library in Mount Vernon Square, United States
The Carnegie Library building features classical Beaux-Arts architecture with symmetrical facades, detailed stonework, and a grand central staircase leading to multiple exhibition spaces.
Andrew Carnegie funded this library which opened in 1903 as the first desegregated public building in Washington D.C., marking a milestone in civil rights advancement.
The DC History Center occupies the second floor, preserving local heritage through three galleries, a research library, and exhibits documenting the capital's development.
Apple Carnegie Library offers free daily educational sessions focusing on photography, filmmaking, music creation, coding, and design in the renovated central atrium.
The basement level Carnegie Gallery maintains historical photographs and documents about the building while functioning as a modern technology retail space.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1902
Architects: Albert Randolph Ross
Official opening: January 7, 1903
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Address: 801 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001 20001
Website: http://dchistory.org/about/carnegielibrary
GPS coordinates: 38.90254,-77.02283
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:57
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