The John Adams Building of the Library of Congress

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The John Adams Building of the Library of Congress

Owls, acanthus ornament and richly detailed Art Deco interiors created for the Library of Congress.

Library of Congress · 1939

Architectural details

This owl is on the south entrance., Library of Congress · 1939 — This owl is on the south entrance.

This owl is on the south entrance., Library of Congress · 1939 — This owl is on the south entrance.

Lawrie frequently used the acanthus as a design element in many of his works, often. using variations in the design., Library of Congress · 1939 — Lawrie frequently used the acanthus as a design element in many of his works, often. using variations in the design.

Entering the Fifth Floor Reading Room, Library of Congress · 1939 — Entering the Fifth Floor Reading Room

This is the Fifth Floor Reading Room. It is lushly appointed with highly decorated lintels, columns and column capitals., Library of Congress · 1939 — This is the Fifth Floor Reading Room. It is lushly appointed with highly decorated lintels, columns and column capitals.

An elaborate marble counter, flanked by Lawrie's highly-Art Deco stylized owls., Library of Congress · 1939 — An elaborate marble counter, flanked by Lawrie's highly-Art Deco stylized owls.

A detail of the Owls., Library of Congress · 1939 — A detail of the Owls.

An ornate medallion, Library of Congress · 1939 — An ornate medallion

One of the interior Doorway Owls., Library of Congress · 1939 — One of the interior Doorway Owls.

Another Owl, Library of Congress · 1939 — Another Owl

A pedestal with its own acanthus design in it., Library of Congress · 1939 — A pedestal with its own acanthus design in it.

An interior lintel, Library of Congress · 1939 — An interior lintel

Again we see another variation of the Acanthus plant., Library of Congress · 1939 — Again we see another variation of the Acanthus plant.

A clock., Library of Congress · 1939 — A clock.

A highly ornate elevator, Library of Congress · 1939 — A highly ornate elevator

Another Art Deco elevator door design., Library of Congress · 1939 — Another Art Deco elevator door design.

Yet another unique Art Deco Elevator Design, Library of Congress · 1939 — Yet another unique Art Deco Elevator Design

And another., Library of Congress · 1939 — And another.

A seated Egyptian Pharaoh., Library of Congress · 1939 — A seated Egyptian Pharaoh.

A Pair of Minoan Lions, Library of Congress · 1939 — A Pair of Minoan Lions