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Grand staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., circa 1907-1914

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Summary:The grand staircase in the lobby of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C., circa 1907-1914. Caption reads: "Staircase, Library of Congress, Washington.--One of the two marble staircases in the Central Stair Hall. The rich carvings are by Martiny, who designed also the bronze lamp bearers of the newel posts." Postcard number: 3032.
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Temporal subject: 1901-1910
1911-1920
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States
Geographical subject – Region:District of Columbia
Geographical subject – Settlement:Washington
Topical subjects:Libraries
Library of Congress
Interiors
Genre:Postcards
ArchivesUM location:National Trust Library Postcard Collection
Repository:National Trust for Historic Preservation Library Collection
Browse terms:Architecture, Landscape, Historic Places
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection
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