Established with $5,000 appropriated by the legislation, it was housed in the new Capitol until August 1814, when invading British troops set fire to the Capitol Building, burning and pillaging …

We’re excited to welcome you to the Library of Congress. Free timed-entry tickets are required to enter the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building. We encourage you to take a moment to review …

The Thomas Jefferson Building, also known as the Main Library, is the oldest of the Library of Congress buildings in Washington, D.C. Built between 1890 and 1897, it was initially known as …

Great Hall. View from the second floor west corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. When its doors opened to the public in 1897, the Library of …

With its synthesis of architecture, art, decoration and ambition, the Library of Congress's Jefferson Building ranks among America's greatest achievements. When it opened November 1, 1897, …

Nov 15, 2024 · Architect of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. Born in Silesia; emigrated to the United States in 1858. Formed partnership with John L. Smithmeyer, 1873 (Smithmeyer …

Nov 18, 2024 · On January 26, 1815, Congress purchased the library of Thomas Jefferson for the sum of $23,950. The Jefferson Library forms the nucleus around which the present collections …

Dec 18, 2024 · If you are visiting or planning to research in the Jefferson building, the carriage entrance serves as the main entry point for the building. Directions to this entrance by Metro, …

When the Library of Congress began in 1800, it had 152 works in 740 volumes. Also, there were three maps. ... The original keys to the Jefferson Building. Photo: Shawn Miller. Additional …

Nov 15, 2024 · This guide describes resources in the Manuscript Division that you can use to study the Library of Congress' facilities in the U.S. Capitol and the three buildings on Capitol …