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John Carter Brown Library
2 reviews for John Carter Brown Library
This is one beautiful building! I recently went in after passing it for ages and wishing to go in! I am so glad I did. It is opulent and classical. The doors are amazing pieces of woodwork the walls are fantastic and there is what I have been told to be a priceless carpet on the floor. The cases are filled with interesting displays of American History. There is a wonderful hushed quality to the room.
Maybe it's just me, but when I see a classical-style building with the word "AMERICANA" written over the door, I have to go inside. Fortunately, the John Carter Brown Library is amazing both indoors and out. The library is home to a massive collection of books, maps, and manuscripts relating to colonial North and South America. Although it is located on the Brown campus, it is run independently and is therefore much more accessible to the general public than Brown's other libraries (with the possible exception of the Hay). Even if you have no use for their collection, stroll in to see the gorgeous reading rooms and paintings, or check out a lecture or exhibitions. Walk by the building and I bet you won't be able to resist it either.