Congressional Library in the U.S. Capitol, 1862-1875
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During most of the 19th century, the Library of Congress was housed in the U.S. Capitol. In 1851, disaster struck when a fire destroyed a large portion of the Library's collection. A year later, Congress approved funding for the acquisition of books and the construction of a fireproof cast-iron room. The dedicated library space opened in 1853.
During most of the 19th century, the Library of Congress was housed in the U.S. Capitol. In 1851, disaster struck when a fire destroyed a large portion of the Library's collection. A year later, Congress approved funding for the acquisition of books and the construction of a fireproof cast-iron room. The dedicated library space opened in 1853.
Artifact
Stereograph
Date Made
1862-1875
Subject Date
1862-1875
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
32.83.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.375 in
Width: 6.875 in
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