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Owner description: Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.
Reviewed April 16, 2012

Took the tunnel from the Capitol and loved the visit. This is a beautiful building with lots of history. The docent's provide a very interesting tour.

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Reviewed April 16, 2012

The architecture alone makes this building a must see. I could have spent hours just walking around the museum, mostly looking up. This building is a national treasure - and it's a pretty great library too. It's home to some very interesting historical artifacts and documents. Go check it out if you get a chance.

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Reviewed April 16, 2012

Beautiful building, informative history, and gracious volunteers contributed to an efficient visit to the library. I learned how to utilize the collection, the other DC location and it made me feel more like a resident than a visitor.

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Reviewed April 16, 2012

linked to capitol visitor center. very beautiful. andrew jackson's library is here and you can see the books.

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Reviewed April 15, 2012

The building is impressive, though much of it is Inaccessible to the general public. Disappointing display of Thomas Jeffersons library - which is hidden behind perspex. I understand that this is to preserve the books, but books are supposed to be read, not seen on a shelf.

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