Howard University: Founders Library - Washington DC Founders Library, the centerpiece of Howard University campus, was built 1937-1938 with the aid of the Public Works Administration (PWA). The official opening came in mid-1939. The library stands on the site of the 19th century Old Main building, which previously housed most of the functions of the university.
The Georgian-style edifice was designed by African-American architect Albert Cassell, who did several buildings on the Howard campus. It recalls Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The walls are red brick, the trim is limestone, and the roof is slate. The clock tower soars 167 feet high and is topped by a golden spire.
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