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Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
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“Chicago Public Library/Harold Washington Library Center” Frommer's
“Harold Washington Library” Wcities.com
“Harold Washington Library Center” Fodors.com
“Harold Washington Library Center” PlanetWare.com
“Architecture of the Windy City” TravelLady
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #165 of 515 attractions in Chicago
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Traveler Description: The library houses approximately two million books and is a wonderful example of Chicago's architecture.
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Library, Other
Address: 400 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: 312 747 4300

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“My library in Mobile, Alabama is better”
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2 of 5 stars
snowyegret   7 contributions
Mobile, AL
Dec 11, 2004

I love libraries so when I read about the Harold Washington Library in multiple travel guides, I added it to my Chicago itinerary. It was pretty much a waste of time. There were remarkably few books. If you happen to be walking by, stop in. Otherwise don't waste your time. more

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Harold Washington Library Center Address

400 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: 312 747 4300