[ View Comments | Add Comments | Photo Info ] [ Close ]  Photo Size [ 150% | 100% | 75% | 50% ] I Found No #5 Paris Opera House © Diane Kroupa   One Ship Passihg In The Night Description The Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress was opened to the public in 1897. The Library's design was based on the Paris Opera House and was unparalleled in national achievement. Its 23-carat gold-plated dome capped the largest, and Technical Details safest" library building in the world. More than 40 painters and sculptors decorated the facade and interior.The building stands today as a unique blend of art and architecture and is recognized as a national treasure. Canon 20D, Canon 18-55 Lens Related Links:   Washington DC    All Diane's Photos Nine Great Men I Will Find You The Great Hall Paris Opera House I Found No #5 Capital Glass Union Station I Gotta Have Hope..... A Tense Moment The Red Arrow Smithsonian D.C. Dazzlers   Challenge Winner  Washington DC (United States) | See Photos Posted: Aug 23, 2007 8:44pm EST   Comments: 15 [ Add ]   View count: 19      Photo comments [Refresh]   Add comments     Only members may post comments on photos. If you're not yet a member, join for free now! Members, please login here. Direct link to this Photo: http://www.webaperture.com/gallery/onephoto/84768 [v1.0]

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