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- Collection: Central Library (Portland, Ore.)
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Reading room of the Library of Celsus.
Three photographs.
The left and right sides of the reading room show the doorways to the passageways between the two walls. The two walls helped…
Art in the Central Library.
Ten photographs. The Central Library has quite a few art pieces.
Photograph one is the sculpture relief of Alice and her friends from Lewis Carroll's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the looking glass. It is located at the entrance to the…
Photograph one is the sculpture relief of Alice and her friends from Lewis Carroll's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the looking glass. It is located at the entrance to the…
Central Library of the Multnomah County Library, Portland, Oregon.
Five photographs, all external shots of the Central Library.
The first photograph is taken from across Southwest 10th Avenue, facing the facade.
The second is taken from the near the corner and is looking back along Southwest Taylor…
The first photograph is taken from across Southwest 10th Avenue, facing the facade.
The second is taken from the near the corner and is looking back along Southwest Taylor…
Floor plans, Central Library.
Three plans of the three floors in the Central Library.
Inscriptions of names under windows, Central Library.
Three photographs.
Photos are of the inscriptions of famous names that decorate the sides and facade of the Central Library. These men helped advance civilization.
Photos are of the inscriptions of famous names that decorate the sides and facade of the Central Library. These men helped advance civilization.
Lighted stained-glass dome and decoration, Central Library.
Six photographs.
The first two photographs are of the stained-glass dome. The dome is not visible from the street. It's not large and is centered over the Collins Gallery on the third floor.
The rest of the photographs are of a lighted…
The first two photographs are of the stained-glass dome. The dome is not visible from the street. It's not large and is centered over the Collins Gallery on the third floor.
The rest of the photographs are of a lighted…
Main floor, Central Library.
Four photographs.
The first is looking through the main doors and into the first floor. The second is from the opposite direction, standing on the landing of the main staircase and looking back towards the entrance. The check out (left) and…
The first is looking through the main doors and into the first floor. The second is from the opposite direction, standing on the landing of the main staircase and looking back towards the entrance. The check out (left) and…
Staircase banisters, Central Library.
Three photographs. The first photograph is the beginning of the banister of the main staircase on the first floor. The second and third photographs are of the banisters from the second to the third floors. Made out of wood and metal, the banisters…
Staircases, Central Library.
Five photographs.
The first, second and third photographs are of the main staircase from the first to the second floor. The dark stone used in the main stairs up to the landing are etched with what appears to be leaves of different trees. The two…
The first, second and third photographs are of the main staircase from the first to the second floor. The dark stone used in the main stairs up to the landing are etched with what appears to be leaves of different trees. The two…
The use of columns in the Central Library
Eleven photographs.
The first three photographs are of a typical unfluted column used on the first floor of the library, as well as its capital and detail. The next two photographs are of a pilaster with its capital, also from the first floor.…
The first three photographs are of a typical unfluted column used on the first floor of the library, as well as its capital and detail. The next two photographs are of a pilaster with its capital, also from the first floor.…
Three-arched main entrance, Central Library.
Five photographs.
The main entrance to the Central Library consists of three sets of double-doors, each within a decorated arch that includes a keystone.
The second photograph is a close-up of the ironwork that frames the doorway in front of…
The main entrance to the Central Library consists of three sets of double-doors, each within a decorated arch that includes a keystone.
The second photograph is a close-up of the ironwork that frames the doorway in front of…