The Library District Part 1

Today the Library District was the goal.  It's easy to find the library.

I knew I was in the right place.  The book spines cover the parking garage.

This is the library.  It was the old First National Bank building.  I actually found the original building when I was in the Government District.

So inside I went.  The building is massive.  Six floors of books.  I applied for and received a Missouri Library card.  I had no proof of address so I can only check out 10 books at a time.  If I show proof of address I can check out 75 books at a time.  I stopped the guy - did you say 75?  Yes he did.  I can't even imagine carrying that many books to the car.

There is a display about the First National Bank.

The basement has doors that were vault doors.  

One of the vaults is for movies.  They have a movie set to play but I think you can also pick out one of their movies

The door must be at least 2 feet thick.  

Inside the theater.

This ship model is for a friend of mine.  He is going to build models after he retires.  This was donated to the library by the builder.  It's probably 4 feet long x 3 feet tall.  Just a suggestion.

I did go to every floor but I did spend some time exploring.  I didn't check out a book either or 10.  I don't feel that organized yet.

Down the street is a statue of Mark Twain.

Me and Mr.Twain

Just a random picture of a beautiful building near where I parked.

This is Part 1 of the Library District.  There is so much to explore in this area.  

More to come.