John Adams Building, Government building in United States.
The John Adams Building is the Library of Congress’s second oldest building which houses various collections and departments related to research and archival material.
First opened to the public in 1939, the John Adams Building was designated as a 'backup' building, it’s named for the nation’s second president.
Artistically, the John Adams Building features decorative aspects representing different cultures from around the world highlighting its universal purpose.
It is located at 120 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20002, USA.
Apart from housing books and research material, the 5th floor of the John Adams Building is home to the only known card catalogs that have not been digitally converted.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Official opening: January 3, 1939
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Floors above the ground: 6
Floors below the ground: 1
Material: steel, marble
Address: 120 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20002 20002
Website: loc.gov/visit/online-tours/john-adams-building
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