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A 1989 addition to the library integrated the old stone walls with morning rose granite, capped with a copper-colored metal roof. The new inside space achieves not only a visually stunning environment, but one which retains a sense of history while celebrating the modern world.
Great building. Fun to see the modern computer equipment with the old stone columns in the background.
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Yeah! I took that pic because I thought it was fun, as well. Thanks for noticing!
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Ah…I love stone!
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I always wanted a stone house
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Superb and what a beautiful and strong library. Too good.
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It’s a real community center…internet, ebooks, audio, museum passes, courses to take in addition to books.
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Yes must be and awesome ππ pictures.
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Gorgeous building. The second photo is especially nice with the way you captured angles of the library and the evergreen.
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Thanks! I love the old buildings. Jealous of all the castles you get to see when you visit Scotland!
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They certainly are amazing to experience. π
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