The Library of Congress was established by an act of Congress in 1800 when President John Adams signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat of government from Philadelphia to the new capital city of Washington. The legislation described a reference library for Congress only, containing "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress - and for putting up a suitable apartment for containing them therein...."

Medium : 1 photomechanical print : photochrom

Created/Published : Between 1890-1900

Creator : Photographer unknown

Housed in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress

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Product #: ppmsca13517