Folger Shakespeare Library, Research library on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., United States
The Folger Shakespeare Library contains the largest collection of printed works by Shakespeare, including 82 copies of the 1623 First Folio.
Founded by Henry Clay Folger and Emily Jordan Folger, the library opened in 1932 in a neoclassical building designed by Paul Philippe Cret and Alexander Trowbridge.
The Elizabethan Theatre within the library presents regular performances of Shakespeare's plays and hosts poetry readings, concerts, and educational programs.
The library serves researchers with access to over 500,000 books, manuscripts, and artifacts from the early modern period between 1500 and 1750.
The east garden features plants mentioned in Shakespeare's works, accompanied by sculptures depicting scenes from his various plays.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1932
Founders: Henry Clay Folger
Architectural style: Moderne architecture
Website: https://folger.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.88936,-77.00317
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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