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  • Collection: Central Library (Portland, Ore.)

Close-up, Central Library entrance.
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…

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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.

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Five photographs.

The first two photographs are windows on a side of the Central Library. Notice the small, square windows above the large, arched, grand windows.

The third photograph shows the three windows each with a small balcony above the…

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Three photographs.

There is a stone wall that circles the Central Library, only ending on either side of the entrance. This wall forms benches on the front of the building, which also has a number of decorations along it. Here are three of those…

Main floor, Central Library, looking from the entrance and into the 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…

Main staircase, 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…

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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…

First floor column, 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.…

First floor, Central Library.
Three plans of the three floors in the Central Library.

Facade, Central Library.
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…
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