The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLKML) is the central facility of the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL). Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the 400,000 square foot (37,000 m²) steel, brick, and glass structure, and it is a rare example of modern architecture in Washington, D.C. This library was Mies' last building and his only one ever constructed in Washington, D.C. Additionally, it is the only public library ever designed by Mies.

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  • The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLKML) is the central facility of the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL). Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the 400,000 square foot (37,000 m²) steel, brick, and glass structure, and it is a rare example of modern architecture in Washington, D.C. This library was Mies' last building and his only one ever constructed in Washington, D.C. Additionally, it is the only public library ever designed by Mies. Completed in 1972, the building cost $18 million. The building has been plagued by neglect and problems with its HVAC system. DCPL has recently restored lighting on the entire first floor. DCPL has also recently completed elevator and restroom renovations throughout the building. On June 28, 2007 the District of Columbia’s Historic Preservation Review Board designated this building a historic landmark. The designation, which applies to the exterior as well as interior spaces, seeks to preserve Mies' original design while allowing the library necessary flexibility to operate as a contemporary library facility. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. Named in honor of the American civil rights leader, the building's lobby includes a large mural of Martin Luther King, Jr. by artist Don Miller. Prior to 1972, Washington's central library was a 1903 Andrew Carnegie-funded building located in Mount Vernon Square. That building was used by the University of the District of Columbia, and is currently occupied by the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
  • De Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is de hoofdvestiging van de District of Columbia Public Library. De openbare bibliotheek werd ontworpen door Ludwig Mies van der Rohe en is een voorbeeld van het Nieuwe Bouwen in Washington D.C.. De bibliotheek is vernoemd naar Martin Luther King. Het gebouw werd geopend in 1972 en kostte $ 18 miljoen maar het wordt geplaagd door problemen in zijn Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning. Het gebouw huisvestte eerder de centrale bibliotheek en werd later gebruikt door de University of the District of Columbia en meer recent als stadsmuseum.
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  • De Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is de hoofdvestiging van de District of Columbia Public Library. De openbare bibliotheek werd ontworpen door Ludwig Mies van der Rohe en is een voorbeeld van het Nieuwe Bouwen in Washington D.C.. De bibliotheek is vernoemd naar Martin Luther King. Het gebouw werd geopend in 1972 en kostte $ 18 miljoen maar het wordt geplaagd door problemen in zijn Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning.
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