Founders Library, Academic library at Howard University campus in Virginia, United States.
The Founders Library building features a prominent clock tower and Georgian architecture with red brick walls stretching across the university quadrangle.
The library opened in 1939 after Congress allocated one million dollars for its construction to replace the former Carnegie Library facility.
The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center within the library maintains extensive collections documenting African American history and global African diaspora studies.
Students and researchers can access over one million volumes, digital databases, study rooms, and specialized research assistance throughout academic terms.
The clock tower of Founders Library stands as a reference point across Washington DC, marking the location of this National Treasure designation.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1939
Part of: Howard University Libraries
Website: http://library.howard.edu/founderslibrary
GPS coordinates: 38.92231,-77.01972
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:18
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