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Image of Suzzallo Library reading room, University of Washington, circa 1928
1983.10.999
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Suzzallo Library reading room, University of Washington, circa 1928

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The University of Washington completed the cathedral-like Unit 1 of its library in about 1926. President Suzzallo believed that the library should be the focus of the university, inspiring both mind and spirit. It had shelving for 200,000 books and a large upstairs reading room with tall windows and seating for 750 readers. This photo shows the oldest part of the University of Washington's library complex. It is now called Suzzallo Library, after the man who influenced its design.

Handwritten on sleeve: U of W Library Interior
Webster & Stevens number: 135151
ID Number: 1983.10.999
Date: Circa 1928
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.999
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Education

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