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Below, the finishing touches are added to the lower floor as the carpeting is laid. At the right is the main staircase which appears to be suspended in mid· air. Actually the pre-cast steps have been attached by connect· ing rods to a central support wall. The display cabinets in the left background will enclose a smoking lounge.
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Shown on the left is the new Rare Book Room located in the southwest corner of the lower main floor. This nearlycompleted facility contains a stack area and a walk-in vault to provide security for the precious volumes which will be kept there in the future.
Of The Ne"" Below, the finishing touches are added to the lower floor as the carpeting is laid. At the right is the main staircase which appears to be suspended in mid· air. Actually the pre-cast steps have been attached by connect· ing rods to a central support wall. The display cabinets in the left background will enclose a smoking lounge. A P;cfor Prev; Shown on the left is the new Rare Book Room located in the southwest corner of the lower main floor. This nearlycompleted facility contains a stack area and a walk-in vault to provide security for the precious volumes which will be kept there in the future.
