University of Denver Autumn 2024

LIBRARIES COME AND GO (1960s) When it was built in 1932, the Mary Reed Building (formerly Mary Reed Hall) was a spectacular hall of knowledge—a much-needed replacement for the smaller Carnegie Library, built in 1909. It was DU’s main library for four decades and now houses numerous administrative offices and a used bookstore. The legacy of the building’s bookstacks remains, with the Renaissance Room providing a striking study spot. TIME CAPSULE

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