Main Library, Research library in Urbana, United States.
The Main Library spans four acres on the University of Illinois campus, featuring Georgian Revival architecture with limestone archways and a slate roof design.
Built in 1924 as the third university library, the structure replaced Altgeld Hall and gained National Register of Historic Places status in August 2000.
The library maintains the second largest university collection in the United States, with over half a million volumes in its Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
The building operates as an active research facility, providing access to extensive collections while undergoing renovations scheduled for completion in 2026.
The structure follows a figure-8 layout with two enclosed courtyards, departing from traditional central campus planning approaches of the 1920s.
Location: Urbana
GPS coordinates: 40.10500,-88.22860
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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