In 1987, the branch and its location were strongly advocated for by then chicago mayor harold washington.

It is located just south of the loop 'l' , at 400 s.

Webharold washington library center.

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Webthe harold washington library center is the central library for the chicago public library system.

Webmore than an example of late 20th century american architecture, the ornamentation, iconography, and allegorical figures that embellish the harold washington library center are an homage to chicago’s history and culture.

Designed by beeby and babka, it opened on october 7, 1991 and its roof features owls by raymond kaskey, as well as seed pods, foliage, and ears of corn.

State street, this library replaced the city’s old central library and quickly became a vital part of the community.

Webthe harold washington library center (hwlc) is the main branch of the chicago public library system.

Webharold washington library (400 s.

Gwendolyn brooks, edward hirsch, and albert goldbarth read an array of poems celebrating progress and the pleasures of reading.

Webone of the owls, just a portion of the 100 tons of aluminum that make up the ornamental acroterion of the harold washington library (hammond, beeby and babka, 1991), looks toward the east façade of the forlorn old colony building (holabird and roche, 1894).

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The design integrates the story of chicago’s history and culture through various forms of ornamentation and iconography, making it more than just a functional space.

Webharold washington was elected as chicago’s first african american mayor in 1983.

It opened october 1991 and was named in honor of the late mayor harold washington, the city's first black mayor.

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State), named for mayor harold washington, is the chicago public library’s central library.

State street in chicago , in the u. s.

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Weblocated at 400 s.

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