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Top 10 Historic Libraries in America

Ten places we think are worth the trip, hand-picked, not an exhaustive list, just a place to start.

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Boston Public Library

Boston Public Library

Boston, MA

Beaux-Arts landmark, one of the most photographed library interiors in the US

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New York Public Library

New York Public Library

New York, NY

Iconic lions and reading room

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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Washington, DC

Widely considered the most ornate library interior in the US

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George Peabody Library

George Peabody Library

Baltimore, MD

Frequently ranked among the world's most beautiful libraries

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The Morgan Library

The Morgan Library

New York, NY

Historic Gilded Age library and museum

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The Redwood Library and Athenaeum

The Redwood Library and Athenaeum

Newport, RI

Oldest lending library in continuous use in America

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Suzzallo Library

Suzzallo Library

Seattle, WA

Gothic reading room, a widely shared photo destination

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Los Angeles Public Library

Los Angeles Public Library

Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Art Deco/Byzantine landmark

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Salt Lake City Public Library

Salt Lake City Public Library

Salt Lake City, UT

Architecturally celebrated flagship library

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Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

One of the largest public library systems in the country

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